Added to the National Film Registry in 2023, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s directorial debut feature, "Love & Basketball," has reached cult-classic status since its 2000 release. Her nuanced depiction of balancing success and romance is beloved by many audiences, including a loyal following of millennials who believe in the power of love and of basketball.

Set in Los Angeles, the film follows two young people, Monica and Quincy, from childhood to adulthood as they fight to achieve their basketball dreams without losing each other. Furnished with a celebrated soundtrack including tunes by Al Green and Chaka Khan, the story pays homage to the renowned history of LA basketball and its dynamic culture—complete with shoutouts to the Lakers, Clippers, and Crenshaw High and USC teams.