The Photograph
When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.
Critics Sentiment
Christina and Isaac begin their flirtatious friendship and eventually live together
Michael interviews Isaac about Hurricane Katrina and sees Christina's photo
The film drops significantly when transitioning from the emotionally resonant past storyline of Christina discovering Isaac's marriage to the less impactful present-day revelation scene.
The Photograph receives mixed to positive reception, with critics consistently praising Christina's historical storyline over the present-day romance between Mae and Michael. While reviewers appreciated the mature portrayal of Black love and the beautiful cinematography and soundtrack, many found the contemporary romance rushed and less emotionally engaging than the past narrative.
Full cast
Issa Rae
Mae Eames
LaKeith Stanfield
Michael Block
Chanté Adams
Christina Eames
Y'lan Noel
Young Isaac
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Andy Morrison
Lil Rel Howery
Kyle
Teyonah Parris
Asia
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Rachel Miller
Wakeema Hollis
Denise Holness
Rob Morgan
Isaac Jefferson
Chelsea Peretti
Sara Rodgers
Courtney B. Vance
Louis Morton
Christopher Cassarino
Billy Wasko
Kenneth Kynt Bryan
Dancer
Jamaal Burcher
Server
Marsha Stephanie Blake
Violet Eames
Maxwell Whittington-Cooper
Peter Thomas
Crew
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