One of Them Days is a vibrant, contemporary buddy comedy featuring Keke Palmer and SZA as roommates Dreux and Alyssa, battling financial woes on rent day in South Central Los Angeles. As they search for quick cash, their escapades reveal deeper themes of sisterhood and resilience. Produced by Issa Rae and directed by Lawrence Lamont, this film marks a significant return of Black female-led comedies, focusing on humor over trauma, effectively combining laughs with insights into socioeconomic struggles faced by young Black women today.
One of Them Days offers a fresh take on the Black female buddy comedy, balancing laughs with crucial socioeconomic themes, emphasizing sisterhood without trauma.
Presented as a day-in-the-life narrative, the film captures the urgency of financial strain and the lengths friends go to avoid eviction.
This movie represents a resurgence of Black-women-led comedies, showcasing the genre's unique voice and humor in contemporary storytelling.
Dreux and Alyssa's hilarious misadventures underline the importance of camaraderie in overcoming life’s obstacles, especially in economically challenging situations.
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