Nia Long and Larenz Tate, stars of the 1997 iconic romantic drama Love Jones has reunited to serve as Ambassadors to the 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) taking place live in Miami Beach June 11-15, followed by an online segment June 16-23 on ABFF PLAY.

As Ambassadors, Long and Tate will help bring awareness to ABFF’s mission of showcasing Black content and fostering opportunities for creators of color to succeed in the film and TV industry, while inspiring and empowering the next generation of storytellers.

In addition to their roles as Ambassadors, Long and Tate will participate in the ABFF Remembers: Love Jones – an intimate conversation and musical tribute celebrating the legacy of the film. The beloved co-leads will reunite to reflect on the making of the film, their experiences on set, and the enduring friendship that has flourished over the years. Adding to the magic, the event will feature curated selections from the film’s iconic soundtrack, a musical masterpiece in its own right. Jeff Friday first saw Love Jones at another film festival, an experience that inspired him to create the American Black Film Festival. Since the early days, Long and Tate have been ardent supporters of the festival.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nia and Larenz as Ambassadors to the American Black Film Festival,” said Jeff and Nicole Friday, Founders of NICE CROWD. “Their work in Love Jones remains iconic, and they have long been trailblazers in the industry. Their contributions to ABFF’s mission have been immeasurable, dating back to the festival’s early days in Acapulco in the late ’90s. We are honored to count them as dear friends.”