One Night in Miami...

Oscar-winning actor Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk makes an assured directorial debut with this emotionally intelligent and vivid exploration of black masculinity. Set over one February evening in 1964, it sees boxer Cassius Clay (Eli Goree) celebrating his win as the new world heavyweight champion, partying with pals Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir), singer Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr) and NFL star Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge). However, as the men grapple with their differing perspectives on the black struggle in America, tensions boil and gauntlets are thrown down. Adapted by Kemp Powers from his own 2013 stage play, One Night in Miami is a dialogue-heavy drama that becomes increasingly charged as the characters verbally spar and challenge each other's long-held points of view. Enhanced by gorgeous lighting, vibrant cinematography and a retro-Technicolor setting, this delve into the past explores themes that still resonate profoundly today.