Sanaa Hamri Brings 'Something New' to the Screen

I've seen the previews and have known of the controversy.  A non-stereotypical movie about interracial relationships? *Gasp!* Who would've thought it could happen?  Ok, that might be a little dramatic.  But honestly, in most films when even the concept of interracial relationships is mentioned it is immediately shot down.

Well, Something New takes it on full force.  The movie stars Sanaa Lathan as Kenya, a highly successful and beautiful black woman in her thirties.  She seems to have it all; that is, except for a man.  She knows what she wants, is very picky, and won't settle for anything less.  She is high-strung, anal retentive, and set in her ways.  Until, she meets Brian (Simon Baker) an ultra laid-back landscape architect who (ready?) happens to be white.

Yes, although the background story is stereotypical (Miss "I don't need a man" is swept off her feet by the most unexpected guy!) the story is not.

This film gives a great insight into cultural differences and acceptance.  It teaches life lessons of racial discrimination, and the price you pay for love (learning that love knows no color, shape, size, or culture).  

Although Kenya is initially pressured by her family, friends, and what seems to be all of society to marry a black man, in the end she decides to think for herself, and follow her heart. Kenya and Brian overcome all opposition, realizing that fighting the odds together is better than love lost from not following social norms.

This 2006 Sanaa Hamri film is unconventional, and worth watching.  Rent it and get some chocolate and vanilla ice cream (just to be festive :) haha).