Bid for Love
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| Directed by | Arthur Muhammad |
| Written by | Erick S. Gray N'Tyse |
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| Cinematography | Samuel Hicks |
| Edited by | Arthur Muhammad |
| Music by | Thomas Dawson Jr. |
Production company | Sisters of Freedom |
| Distributed by | BET+ |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bid for Love is a 2022 American romantic drama film written by Erick S. Gray and N'Tyse and directed by Arthur Muhammad.[1][2] The film loosely based on the play My Mistakes Do Not Define Me by Lawainna Patterson and Shelly Garrett.[3] The film stars Dawn Halfkenny, Blue Kimble, Adrian Lockett and Tami Roman. It follows recently released from the prison Sasha (played by Halfkenny) who falls in love with the manipulative Malik (Lockett). Her therapist (Roman) helps her avoid the same problems that landed her in prison during her past relationship with ex-boyfriend Memphis (Kimble).[4]
The film was released by BET+ on June 22, 2022.[5][6] A sequel, Bid for Love 2 set for 2024 release by BET+.
Cast[edit]
- Dawn Halfkenny as Sasha
- Adrian Lockett as Malik
- Blue Kimble as Memphis
- Tami Roman as Dr. Simone
- Ptosha Storey as Angela
- Nikki Dixon as Jewel
- Kwaylon Rogers as Titi
- Jermel Howard as Detective Carter
- Jayda Cheaves as Juvie
- Porsha Hall as Jackie
- Kenny Gardner as James
- Clifton Powell as Haywood
- Eva Marcille as Linda
- Cynthia Bailey as Dr. Parker Bailey
- Darrin Dewitt Henson as Mr. Neely
- Erica Peeples as Detective Worthing
- Angela White as Alexis
- David Banner as Aadam Baraka
- DreamDoll as Princess
- Stephen Cofield Jr. as Duke
- Komiko Powell as Dawn Cambridge
- Mia Hunt as Shaunda
Sequel[edit]
A sequel, Bid for Love 2 was filmed in Dallas in May 2023 for 2024 release, starring Clifton Powell, Eva Marcille, Cynthia Bailey, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Erica Peeples, Angela White, David Banner, DreamDoll, and Stephen Cofield Jr. alongside original cast.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dallas' Arthur Muhammad's latest Feature, Bid For Love, Premieres on BET+". Texas Metro News. June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Bid for Love | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ Kundu, Tamal (July 4, 2022). "Where is Lawainna Patterson Now?". The Cinemaholic.
- ^ Jones, Jiggy (December 3, 2021). "Adrian Lockett stars in Upcoming Film Bid For Love with Tami Roman, Jayda Cheeves, More". The Source.
- ^ "Bid For Love on BET + and BET Her". Shauna D. & Company, LLC.
- ^ "Movie Trailer: BET+ Original Bid for Love (Starring Dawn Halfkenny, Tami Roman, & BlameItOnKway) - That Grape Juice". That Grape Juice.
- ^ "Clifton Powell, Eva Marcille, Cynthia Bailey, Darrin Dewitt Henson Among Nine New Additions To Bid For Love 2". BlackFilmandTV.com.
- ^ "SHEEN Exclusive: Sequel to BET+ Original Film: Bid For Love II Announcement". Sheen Magazine. June 1, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Bid for Love at IMDb
