Welcome to Black Love and Cinema with Manny and Jess, where we break down love and relationships through the lens of our favorite movies. Movie Overview: What Temptation Is Really AboutTyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013) follows the story of Judith (played by Jurnee Smollett), a woman who seems to have everything she needs — a steady, loving husband named Brice (Lance Gross), a deep Christian upbringing, and a budding career in marriage therapy. She and Brice have known each other since they were kids, and while their relationship is comfortable and faithful, it has grown predictable.Everything begins to unravel when Judith takes a job at an elite matchmaking firm and meets Harley (Robbie Jones), a wealthy tech entrepreneur who showers her with attention, luxury, and excitement. He awakens parts of Judith that have been quietly aching — desire, ambition, passion. Though she knows he’s dangerous, Judith gives in, and her life begins to spiral. She loses her marriage, her dignity, her health, and her sense of self — all in pursuit of a man who ultimately destroys her.This isn’t a love story. It’s a cautionary tale about temptation, self-betrayal, and the emotional hunger that can lead even the most grounded person into dangerous territory.If you are listening on Spotify or other podcast platforms:

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