Why Do Fools Fall In Love — Official Trailer

Synopsis

In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish thei…

Cast & Crew

Directed by Gregory Nava

• Larenz Tate
  as Frankie Lymon
• Halle Berry
  as Zola Taylor
• Vivica A. Fox
  as Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
• Lela Rochon
  as Emira Eagle
• Pamela Reed
  as Judge Lambrey
• Clifton Powell
  as Lawrence Roberts

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