A Warm December

I was just so pleasantly surprised and touched by the sweet sadness of this movie, even at a young age. I have rarely seen African Americans portrayed on screen as people (not stereotypes) who spoke to each other intelligently and dealt with issues in a civilized manner. This movie also made me aware of the vast difference in culture between Black Africans and Black Americans. All around wonderful film. This is the type of film the entire family can watch and enjoy. There is not a lot of car chases or explosions so you can watch and think about what the characters are going through, how they are feeling and how this is influenced by the difference in culture. I would like to see this film aired more often and I recommend it highly.

I first saw this film about ten years ago and was bored by the run-of-the-mill, short on chemistry " romance",despite the personal, individual attractiveness of Poitier and Anderson,who looked gorgeous in those 70s fashions and Afro hairdo.However,I just recently caught what I consider the best and most memorable part- the spellbinding, electrifying appearance of the beautiful,talented South African singer, Letta Mbulu.What a voice! It was my first introduction to South African group performance.It saves the film in my opinion.

The film does have other redeeming qualities however, such as the star quality Sidney Poitier and the striking Johnny Sekka, a Senegalese actor who in his early roles in British cinema was type cast and who fared slightly better in Hollywood.

Thanks to the TV1 Network, I had the opportunity to see this fantastic film. I absolutely loved it! It was a quaint and refreshing break from the norm. It is one that I would love to add to my collection so that I might share this gem with friends and family. In the 70's when the film was released, I was merely a twinkle in my parents eyes but oh how I have come to love and appreciate Sydney Poitier as an outstanding actor. I've had the privilege of experiencing, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "A Raisin in the Sun," and "Uptown Saturday Night." I look forward to delving into the treasure of Sydney Poitier classics. Thank you for a great film. It was wonderful to watch a beautiful romance unfold.

Had this been Doris Day and Rock Hudson...this movie would have won an Academy Award as best picture.

It was one of the first movies of this type to display minorities of color as people and not stereotypes.

The outstanding performances by all of the actors in this movie and should be emulated by all movies of this type.

If anyone has any information on Esther Anderson; please contact me.

If anyone has any information on Yvette Curtis; please contact me.

Good Writing,excellent performances, and insightful dialogs make this a movie that should be in all collections.

This is movie making at its best.

I recall this movie when it was originally released in 1973. I was a young child,and it was a welcomed relief from the "Blaxploitation" films of the era. This movie has been one of my favorites since I first saw it. It has periodically been shown on network t.v.through the years, so I have been able to see it from time to time prior to the release of the VHS tape. This is Sidney Poitier doing what he does best. Charming, intelligent and in a romantic lead. Ester Anderson was also very beautiful and quite delightful in her role. It is a shame that her life in the cinema was so short-lived. Yvette Curtis was also charming, and went on to her next memorable role in Claudine. It would be wonderful to know where these two actresses are now!