Love Jones (1997)

Starring:

• Larenz Tate
• Nia Long
• Isaiah Washington
• Lisa Nicole Carson
• Bill Bellamy
• Leonard Roberts
• Bernadette Speakes
• Khalil Kain
• Cerall Duncan

Storyline
Darius (Larenz Tate) is an inspiring poet and Nina (Nia Long) is an ambitious photographer. While hanging out with friends, the two met each other at a Chicago night club, which begins a romantic relationship. However, for Nina to move forward with Darius, she must confront her past relationship with another guy in New York, which complicates things between her and Darius.

Jason's Lyric (1994)

Starring:

• Allen Payne
• Jada Pinkett Smith
• Bokeem Woodbine
• Anthony 'Treach' Criss
• Eddie Griffin
• Suzzanne Douglas
• Lisa Nicole Carson
• Lahmard J. Tate
• Forest Whitaker
• Asheamu Earl Randle
• Clarence Whitmore

Storyline
In a violent, drug-infested neighborhood in Houston, Jason (Allen Payne) dreams of something better. He works as a TV salesman and helps out his mother, and tries to steer his criminally minded brother, Joshua (Bokeem Woodbine), onto the right path. But real joy enters Jason's life when he meets Lyric (Jada Pinkett). As their romance develops, Jason starts to see a future for himself -- while also being forced to confront a painful secret from his past.