(Re-Release) Unlearning Love and Basketball: What Monica and Quincy Got Wrong!

04/11/2025 1h 5min
(Re-Release) Unlearning Love and Basketball: What Monica and Quincy Got Wrong!

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Send us a textRuth and Jaquetta dive into the cult classic "Love & Basketball" as they kick off their summer series examining movies they had to unlearn from, breaking down the film's problematic messages about relationships, identity, and success.• Analyzing the movie in quarters, just like the film's structure• Unlearning identity limitations - you don't have to choose between femininity and athleticism• Character development matters more than talent when pursuing dreams• Leaders look past gifts to character - "if your mentor don't get on your nerves, you ain't got a good mentor"• Relationships rarely stay the way they started, and transitions require communication• Soul ties keep you stuck - "reaching back to get something will always pull you backwards"• The unrealistic portrayal of Monica getting Quincy back by playing for his heart two weeks before his wedding• How aesthetics in the film reinforce gender expectations and identity shiftsLike, share, and subscribe to join our community! We want to hear your thoughts about Love & Basketball in the comments.

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