AOL-era romance where 'ASL?' leads to actual chaos. Dial-up drama, baby!
After moving to LA, a young woman starts a romance with a man she met on the internet. Trouble brews when she discovers that a friend also is attracted to him.
Acting
Simbi Khali and Kellita Smith's crackling best-friend chemistry
Production
Glorious period detail: chunky monitors and chat room interfaces
Director
Roy Campanella II
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This TV movie arrived right as Black romantic comedies flourished on UPN and BET, capturing a specific moment before online dating went mainstream. The 'catfishing' keyword is ironic — nobody's pretending to be someone else, just performing their best selves.
Director Roy Campanella II is the son of baseball legend Roy Campanella, pivoting from sports legacy to directing Black television cinema including multiple episodes of 'A Different World' and 'The Parkers'.
US
