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25 Years of 'Love & Basketball': HBCU Festival Celebration

2/3/2026

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Gina Prince-Bythewood's film "Love & Basketball" will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival on February 12 at the Maybourne Beverly Hills.
The event includes a reception and a panel moderated by CNN anchor Laura Coates on the film's impact on women's sports.
Panelists include Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sanaa Lathan, and Cari Champion.
OWN will air "Love & Basketball" on February 14.
The festival will return to Howard University from November 5–7.

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Gina Prince-Bythewood's film "Love & Basketball" will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival on February 12 at the Maybourne Beverly Hills.
The event includes a reception and a panel moderated by CNN anchor Laura Coates on the film's impact on women's sports.
Panelists include Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sanaa Lathan, and Cari Champion.
OWN will air "Love & Basketball" on February 14.
The festival will return to Howard University from November 5–7.