UNITED STATES · 1986

She's Gotta Have It

Spike Lee
New Black Cinema sexual autonomy polyamory female agency relationship dynamics independence
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The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.

Year1986
CountryUnited States
DirectorSpike Lee
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