Juneteenth Film Series “I Like It Like That” (1994)
Directed by Darnell Martin, “I Like It Like That” is a vibrant romantic comedy-drama that follows Lisette Linares, a young Puerto Rican woman living in the Bronx, as she navigates love, family, and ambition. When her husband, Chino, is arrested, Lisette takes a job at a record company and discovers her talent for scouting music, which challenges traditional gender roles and strains her marriage. As she balances her newfound independence with her responsibilities as a wife and mother, the film explores themes of identity, cultural expectations, and self-empowerment with humor and heart.
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm EST
Free!
