| Funny Valentines | |
| Director: | Julie Dash |
| Producer: | Scott White |
| Screenplay: | Ron Stacker Thompson Ashley Tyler Amy Schor Ferris |
| Starring: | Alfre Woodard |
| Music: | Stanley Clarke |
| Cinematography: | Karl Herrmann |
| Editing: | Hibah Frisina |
| Studio: | BET Movies Starz! Pictures Chelsey Avenue Productions |
| Distributor: | Starz! Pictures |
| Runtime: | 108 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
Funny Valentines is a 1999 American drama film directed by Julie Dash and starring Alfre Woodard.[1] It is based on J. California Cooper's short story of the same name. The film was produced by Starz! Pictures and released in selected theatres and later premiered on cable television.[2]
Looking to escape a troubled marriage, a woman returns to her hometown, where she repairs a broken friendship with her cousin and finds true happiness.
Filming occurred in Wilmington, North Carolina.[3] This is the second movie co-starring Alfre Woodard and Loretta Devine after Down in the Delta.
The film and performances received positive reviews from critics. Laura Fries from the Variety magazine wrote in her review: "Director Julie Dash fosters a real sense of affection for these characters.[4] [5] Like her film debut, “Daughters in the Dust,” Dash provides a lush atmosphere, creating a visual treat with intricate flashback sequences and inviting locations."[3]
At The 2000 Black Reel Awards the film received five nominations.