Nola Darling

Spike Lee's debut feature set out to be about something. Nola Darling juggles three lovers, each of whom wants her for himself. It is, if nothing else, a clear statement of intent.

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Spike Lee directed Nola Darling in 1986. See Spike Lee's full filmography, where to start with Spike Lee, or where to go after you've seen everything by Spike Lee.

Nola Darling was released in 1986 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 84 minutes.