Emma Mae (1976)

Untouched by the harsh realities of life, Emma Mae, a naive country belle from the serene landscapes of Mississippi, is abruptly thrown into the chaotic whirlwind of the big city when she moves in with her relatives in a gritty Los Angeles ghetto. As she navigates the rough waters of urban life, her innocence is at first mocked, but with time she earns her place, adapting to the unfamiliar surroundings with an unexpected resilience. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a troubled man, caught in the tangled web of street gangs and pill-addiction. Despite his flaws, Emma falls hard for him, her love blinding her to his shortcomings. But her fledgling romance is abruptly cut short when he is arrested and entangled in the unforgiving justice system, his freedom hanging by the thread of an unaffordable $5K bail. Determined to rescue him, Emma, the once simple country girl, shows her true mettle. She devises an audacious plan to rob a bank, embarking on a path both perilous and morally ambiguous. But as she delves deeper into the underworld to save the man she loves, she is hit with the harsh truth of his unrequited love and his true loser identity. A compelling tale of love, resilience, and disillusionment, 'Emma Mae' is an intricate portrayal of a country girl's journey through the trials of the city, proving her resourcefulness and strength amidst adversity, only to find the man she fought for was not worth the fight.

Emma Mae is a comedy movie featuring Malik Carter and directed by Jamaa Fanaka.

It is possible to buy Emma Mae on Alamo on Demand.