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| Directed by | Tamara Bass |
| Written by | Katrina O'Gilvie |
| Based on | Don't Waste Your Pretty by Demetria L. Lucas |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Friedberg |
| Edited by | Dante Wyatt |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Don't Waste Your Pretty is an American romantic comedy-drama film written by Katrina O'Gilvie and directed by Tamara Bass.[1] The film stars Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans, Redaric Williams, Jasmine Burke, Kaye Singleton and Rainey Branch.[2] The film is based on the book with the same name by Demetria L. Lucas.[3] It follows follow a group of close friends then one of them, single career woman Mykah Jones, read a book Don't Waste Your Pretty and subsequently begin to change how their view to relationships.[4][5]
Cast[edit]
- Keri Hilson as Mykah Jones
- Deborah Joy Winans as Jeanné
- Redaric Williams as Michael
- Jasmine Burke as Aisha
- Kaye Singleton as Amma
- Rainey Branch as Lisa
- L. Warren Young as Charlie
- Rico Ball as Jason
- Norma Alvarez as Marta Ortiz
Production[edit]
The film was filmed in August 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia and was produced by Swirl Films.[6] The trailer was released in January 2021.[7][8][9] The film premiered on TV One on February 28, 2021.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ Reese, Tammy (February 25, 2021). "TAMARA BASS DIRECTS TV ONE'S ORIGINAL FILM DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY STARRING KERI HILSON".
- ^ "Clips To TV One's Don't Waste Your Pretty". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- ^ Spivey, Kemberlie. "Deborah Joy Winans Talks 'Don't Waste Your Pretty', Therapy, And Not Taking Anything For Granted". Forbes.
- ^ "The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News". Blavity News & Entertainment.
- ^ "[Review] "DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY" Starring Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans Airs Sun". February 27, 2021.
- ^ Lingham, Jordyn (August 26, 2020). "Deborah Joy Stars In TV One's Upcoming Original Film, 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'".
- ^ "Movie Trailer: 'Don't Waste Your Pretty' [Keri Hilson, Deborah Joy Winans] - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net.
- ^ "KERI HILSON AND DEBORAH JOY WINANS STAR IN TV ONE'S NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE DON'T WASTE YOUR PRETTY – The Empower".
- ^ "Keri Hilson To Star in TV One Original Movie "Don't Waste Your Pretty" - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". YouKnowIGotSoul.com | New R&B Music, Songs, Podcast, Interviews. January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Keri Hilson & Deborah Joy Winans Star in TV One's New Original Movie, 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'". January 14, 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Cast of 'Don't Waste Your Pretty'". February 4, 2021.
