Can you believe its been 14 years since Gina Prince Bythewood’s Love and Basketball? The film left an inedible mark on popular culture making it an instant cult-classic. Women everywhere were inspired by Monica’s (played by Sanaa Lathan) competitiveness and perseverance. Even at a young age, she was unyielding–determined to gain respect as a woman ball player from her friends and family in a male-dominated sport. We’ve gleaned 15 memorable lines from the pages of Gina’s influential script. Now would be a great time to reminisce, Gina is set to release a new romantic drama Beyond the Lights on November 14, 2014. The film tells the story of Noni Jean a superstar struggling with fame.
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Throwback Thursday: 15 Memorable Lines From ‘Love and Basketball’
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