If Beale Street Could Talk is a 2018 romantic drama film directed by Barry Jenkins and based on the novel of the same name by James Baldwin. Regina King plays the role of Sharon Rivers, the mother of the main character. The film tells the story of a young African-American woman named Tish who is desperately trying to prove the innocence of her fiancé, Fonny, who has been wrongfully accused of rape. Regina King's performance in this film earned her critical acclaim and several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
