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''All About You'' is a 2001
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film written and directed by Christine Swanson. The film stars
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as a woman who tries to find love and ends up in a complicated romantic triangle. The film had its world premiere on August 4, 2001, at the Urbanworld Film Festival. Swanson initially had some difficulty in finding a distributor for the film, as distributors stated it was "not edgy enough". Swanson released a followup entitled ''All About Us'' in 2007.


Premise

Nicole is in love with her boyfriend Robbie and is ready to start talking about marriage. Unfortunately for her, he hasn’t even thought about a future with her. She moves to San Francisco to start a new life, and ends up with Robbie's brother Brian as her roommate for one month. Just as Nicole and Brian realize they have feelings for each other, Robbie wants to try a relationship with Nicole again.


Cast


Reception

Critical reception for ''All About You'' has been mixed.
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and '' Chicago Reader'' both praised the film's acting while also criticizing the script as being overly predictable.


Awards

*''Best Film'' at the American Black Film Festival (2003, won) *''Audience Favorite Award'' at the Roxbury Film Festival (2003, won) *''Jury Award for Best Feature Film '' at the Hollywood Black Film Festival (2002, won)


References


External links

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''All About You''
at Faith Filmworks

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