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For Love of Ivy was the first mainstream film to depict a mature romantic relationship between two black leading characters. Abbey Lincoln stars as Ivy, the much-valued maid of the white Austin household. To ensure that Ivy won't quit, the Austins blackmail corrupt trucking executive Jack Parks (Sidney Poitier) into romancing her. He eventually falls in love for real, but not before Ivy discovers that he's a a hired hand in affairs of the heart? Directed by Daniel Mann. (1968, 101 min. Rated G.)
