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Gina Prince-Bythewood\u2019s Love & Basketball tells the story of two talented athletes who weave in and out of each other\u2019s lives as they pursue big dreams. Monica Wright (played by Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy McCall (played by Omar Epps) are sometimes friends, enemies, lovers, and competitors. Writer Liara Tamani first saw the movie in 2000 when she was a reluctant student at Harvard Law School. She says Monica\u2019s dedication to pursuing what she loved was a revelation for her. \u201cWhen [Monica] turned around and looked at Quincy and their child, I almost felt like she was reaching through the screen, asking me, \u2018So what you \u2019bout to do?\u2019\u201d