The Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) has tapped Love The Skin You’re In as an official selection for its 2025 edition.
The family drama stars Sauda Johnson-McNeal, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Obba Babatundé, and the legendary Marla Gibbs, alongside Flor Delis Alicea, Blythe Howard, Kareem Grimes, Marcus Mitchell, Adilah Barnes, Jaqueline Fleming, and Kyrie McAlpin.
At the heart of the story is a daughter whose father, facing serious health challenges, moves into her home. Their strained relationship forces them onto a path of reconciliation, strength, and healing, while the film also sparks larger conversations around caregiving and self-love.
Behind the scenes, the project is driven by Johnson-McNeal, who not only takes on the lead role but also serves as writer, producer, and executive producer. The film is directed by Kenn Michael, produced by Kimberly L. Ogletree, and executive produced by Obba Babatundé.
In a press release, Johnson-McNeal expressed her excitement about the film’s inclusion in HBFF:
“I’m excited and privileged that Love The Skin You’re In was selected for the Hollywood Black Film Festival. HBFF is celebrated for championing powerful storytelling, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share our film’s message of self-love and healing with its audience.”
Love The Skin You’re In screens on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM PT at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles. HBFF runs October 15–19, 2025.