Barry Jenkins blew us away with the absolutely marvelous and Academy Award winning Moonlight. Ever since, we’ve been in hot anticipation of his next project. If Beale Street Could Talk looks to be an amazing follow-up.

Based on a book by James Baldwin, the movie revolves around a man who is falsely accused of rape and his family’s race against time to free him.

The look is amazing and it looks to boast some impressive performances. What do you think?

If Beale Street Could Talk is making it’s way through festivals.
There is no official release date.