Something New (2006)

In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Kenya Denise McQueen stands as a beacon of success. With her beauty rivaling her intelligence, she's a high-ranking CPA on the brink of partnership at a prestigious accounting firm. Yet, amidst her career triumphs, Kenya's personal life paints a stark contrast, a canvas yet untouched by the brush strokes of love. Despite her mental checklist of the ideal partner, her heart remains unclaimed, leaving her to work late on another Valentine's Day. Succumbing to her friends' urgings, Kenya embarks on the unpredictable journey of a blind date. Brian Kelly, an irresistibly charming landscape architect with a free spirit, is not the man Kenya envisioned for herself. But as fate would have it, her new house does require some landscape work. As Kenya navigates this unexpected road, her friends Cheryl, Suzzette, and Nedra provide a spectrum of advice, while Cheryl's boyfriend Walter offers a fresh male perspective. Even Kenya's socially prominent parents and her womanizing younger brother don’t shy away from voicing their opinions. Just as Kenya starts to find comfort in the chaos, the arrival of Mark, a man who seems to tick all the boxes of her ideal partner, throws her into a whirlwind of confusion. As an independent, upper-class black woman, Kenya finds herself grappling with societal perceptions and issues of race. The acceptance of her relationship with Brian, a white man, by her family and friends hangs like a Damocles' sword, threatening everything that's blossoming between them. "Something New" is an intelligent and heartwarming romantic comedy that candidly tackles racial perceptions and expectations. It’s a candid exploration of love's unpredictable nature, seen through the eyes of a successful black woman. Now, Kenya must choose between the comfort of her checklist or the thrilling uncertainty of following her heart, regardless of where it leads.

Something New is a comedy movie featuring Sanaa Lathan and directed by Sanaa Hamri.

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