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Waiting to Exhale

Nov 22 & 23, 2025
    Part of
  • Starring Angela Bassett
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  • BAM Film 2025
Directed by Forest Whitaker (1995)
With Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon, Gregory Hines, Dennis Haysbert
Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett star in this funny and touching film about four women who find strength through their rare and special relationship. Savannah, Bernadine, Robin, and Gloria are all searching for the real thing: true love. Bernadine thought she had it, until her husband left her for another woman. Savannah and Robin are successful in business but their love lives are non-existent. And divorced Gloria is just getting back in the game by flirting with her new, very eligible neighbor. Based on Terry McMillan's best-selling novel, Forest Whitaker’s directorial debut is an ode to the power of Black female friendship.

Featuring a special guest introduction by guest curator Jourdain Searles before the 7pm screening on Saturday, November 22.

UPCOMING Screenings

      RUNNING TIME

      124min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      BAM Rose Cinemas

      FORMAT

      35mm

      TICKET INFORMATION

      General Admission: $17
      Members: $8.50
      Please note: A $2 handling fee per ticket will be added to your order.

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