Technology
The iPhone launched June 29 — almost nobody had one. BBM pins were currency. Motorola Razrs were status. Facebook had just opened to everyone. MySpace still mattered.
Chapter 02 · Context
Why 2007
One of the most culturally significant years of the 21st century — and one of the least explored on screen. An entire generation has never experienced love without the performance layer of social media.
Culture
Stomp the Yard was in theaters. Obama announced his presidential run. Black college students felt something historic coming. This is that world.
Music
T.I. — Big Things Poppin · Keyshia Cole — Love · Raheem DeVaughn — Woman · Jamie Foxx ft. Ludacris — Unpredictable · Beyoncé — Irreplaceable.
Love
You had to look someone in the eye and say what you felt. There was no story to post, no read receipt. What you said — and what you didn't — was everything.
“A text breakup in 2007 wasn't cliché. It was a statement. It said: you're not worth a phone call.”
2004 Flashback · Imani & Michael · CRT, Usher Confessions, Fall Formal flyers
Timeline
A semester in motion
- Jun 29, 2007
iPhone launches. The world will look different by year's end — but doesn't yet.
- Sep 2007
Imani returns to TSU for senior year. The radio show is back on air.
- Oct 2007
Curry walks into the studio. The month that follows is the heart of the film.
- Nov 2007
The morning after. The text. The kitchen. The choices arrive at the door.