If Beale Street Could Talk

A woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child. Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on the acclaimed novel by James Baldwin. Stars KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King (Golden Globe Winner Best Supporting Actress).

“Composer Nicholas Britell’s insinuating, supple music (a film highlight of 2018) seems to be setting the scene for a momentous occasion.” Chicago Tribune

“ The scenes come alive even more thanks to Nicholas Britell’s gorgeous score, laden with sweeping strings and brass melodies.” USA Today

“Nicholas Britell composed the score, which is hauntingly and fittingly exquisite.” Wall Street Journal

“Jenkins has made an absolutely gorgeous movie, from his vibrant color palette of saturated primary hues and pastels to Nicholas Britell’s mournful, poetic score.” Washington Post

“Britell uses exquisite cellos, and melancholy, moody trumpets to create a beautiful hybrid haze of classical music and jazz” The Playlist

“the score for “If Beale Street Could Talk” makes it that much easier to trust in the love that takes this movie all the way.”

If Beale Street Could Talk soundtrack page