Politics of Love

2011 American romantic comedy film
  • August 26, 2011 (2011-08-26)
Running time
93 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Politics of Love[1] (also known as Love Barack) is a 2011 romantic comedy film directed by William Dear. Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat and American actor Brian J. White play leading roles.

Plot

The film involves the unexpected romance that develops between an Indian-American, Democratic campaign worker Aritha (formerly Rithika) Gupta (Mallika Sherawat) who falls for an African-American Republican Kyle Franklin (Brian White) in the month leading up to the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election.[2]

Cast

  • Brian J. White as Kyle Franklin
  • Mallika Sherawat as Aretha Gupta
  • Loretta Devine as Shirlee Gupta
  • Ruby Dee as Grandma 'Estelle' Roseanne Gupta
  • Gerry Bednob as Vijay Gupta
  • Gabrielle Dennis as Chelsea
  • Will Keenan as Terrence Miller
  • Sueann Han as Bianca
  • Ian Reed Kesler as Brent Murphy
  • Tracey Walter as Glen
  • Camille Kitt as Merry Christian
  • Kennerly Kitt as Merry Christian
  • Carlene Moore as Kathleen

Release and box office

Politics of Love was released in US theaters on August 26, followed by its digital distribution on demand from September 3, 2011.[3]

Review

Politics of Love is amusing entertainment according to the Los Angeles Times.[4] Politics of Love is a light and amusing fun movie. Mallika Sherawat was panned for her performance in this film, quoted as "trying too hard".[5]

References

  1. ^ "Actor falls for true-life political romance". Reuters. 2010-02-23.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (2011-04-18). "Codeblack Feels the Love". Variety.com. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  3. ^ Hitlist, The (2011-08-02). "Mallika's 'Politics of Love' will finally release in US". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
  4. ^ Thomas, Kevin (1986-11-20). "Politics Of Love Review | Movie review: 'Politics of Love' - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
  5. ^ "Mallika Sherawat steals the show with hot Carwash in Politics of Love". Bollywood Billi. 2011-08-31. Archived from the original on 2011-10-12. Retrieved 2011-10-04.

External links

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Films directed by William Dear
  • Nymph (1973)
  • Northville Cemetery Massacre (1976)
  • Elephant Parts (1981)
  • Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)
  • Harry and the Hendersons (1987)
  • If Looks Could Kill (1991)
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth (1993)
  • Angels in the Outfield (1994)
  • Wild America (1997)
  • Balloon Farm (1999)
  • Santa Who? (2000)
  • School of Life (2005)
  • Simon Says (2006)
  • The Foursome (2006)
  • The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007)
  • Free Style (2008)
  • The Perfect Game (2009)
  • Mr. Troop Mom (2009)
  • Politics of Love (2011)
  • A Mile in His Shoes (2011)