How If Beale Street Could Talk Became a Career Turning Point
Adapting a James Baldwin novel is a monumental task, one freighted with literary and cultural weight. For director Barry Jenkins, fresh off the Oscar-winning triumph of Moonlight, his choice of a follow-up project was under intense scrutiny. The decision to helm an adaptation of If Beale Street Could Talk was more than just his next film; it was a defining statement of artistic intent. Understanding how If Beale Street Could Talk became a career turning point for Jenkins, its cast, and its creative team reveals a masterclass in leveraging artistic integrity to build lasting industry influence....