Why Do Fools Fall In Love 1998

Overview

Why Do Fools Fall in Love is a 1998 American biographical drama film directed by Gregory Nava and released by Warner Bros. The film explores the life of Frankie Lymon, a doo-wop singer-songwriter who served as the lead singer for the rock and roll group The Teenagers for one year. Set in the mid-1980s, the narrative centers on three women who arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager Morris Levy. Each woman claims to be the widow of the late Lymon and seeks royalties from his estate that Levy has allegedly withheld. The three claimants include an L.A. singer formerly of the Platters, a petty thief from Philadelphia, and a schoolteacher from a small town in Georgia. Through a civil trial, the film utilizes flashbacks to depict the life of Lymon, a dynamic performer known for his high-pitched voice, whose career and life were ultimately impacted by heroin use. The film runs for one hour and fifty-six minutes and is categorized as a drama and romance.