Peeples (2013)

1h 35m / PG-13 / Comedy, Romance

After a year of living with girlfriend Grace (Kerry Washington), Wade Walker (Craig Robinson) is eager to propose to her, but she’s still reluctant to introduce him to her snobbish family. When Grace leaves for a gathering at her parents’ swanky compound, he hatches a plan to crash the assemblage, charm her folks, and slip a ring on her finger. His scheme soon goes awry, however, and Wade realizes that his only chance of marrying her is a take-no-prisoners confrontation with her father (David Alan Grier).

Directed by Tina Gordon Chism and produced by Tyler Perry, Peeples is a warm, amiable, Meet-the-Parents-style comedy with a great cast and a fascinating perspective on the balance between the importance of family and the challenge of finding your fit with difficult people.

The Black Love Classic Movie Series is presented by TECO in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department. Additional support is provided by Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and University of Tampa First-Year Studies. Promotional support is provided by WEDU-PBS.