A Private Affair
“Her love was an open book.”
Synopsis
A woman who has confronted the sour side of success finds love and discovers herself in this made-for-TV drama. Nikka (Vanessa Bell Calloway) is a writer who enjoys unexpected success with her first novel, but her brush with fame and fortune has a serious downside when she's threatened with legal action by the Internal Revenue Service for non-payment of taxes. Turning to her family and friends for help, Nikka's new life begins to fall apart, but she begins to develop a greater sense of herself in the process, and she decides to take a trip to Africa in hopes of coming to terms with her heritage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Toshiyuki Uno
- Screenplay & Story
- Donna Hill, Tony Lee
- Original Title
- A Private Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Toshiyuki Uno
Donna Hill, Tony Lee
Kimberly Ogletree
Department Leadership Roster
Kimberly Ogletree
Producer
Michael Toshiyuki Uno
Director
William Washington
Stunt Coordinator
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What is A Private Affair about?
A woman who has confronted the sour side of success finds love and discovers herself in this made-for-TV drama. Nikka (Vanessa Bell Calloway) is a writer who enjoys unexpected success with her first novel, but her brush with fame and fortune has a serious downside when she's threatened with legal action by the Internal Revenue Service for non-payment of taxes. Turning to her family and friends for help, Nikka's new life begins to fall apart, but she begins to develop a greater sense of herself in the process, and she decides to take a trip to Africa in hopes of coming to terms with her heritage.
Who directed A Private Affair?
A Private Affair was directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno.
Who stars in A Private Affair?
The principal cast of A Private Affair includes Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Lou Myers, Casey Lee, Janet MacLachlan.
When was A Private Affair released and how long is it?
A Private Affair was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is A Private Affair based on a book or true story?
A Private Affair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donna Hill".