i do understand the social importance of this film . it be refresh to see this period of film make tell a novel story where the lead character be black and involve in a romantic plot line . i get it . that be say and the screenplay be over the top and heavy hand while club u over the head with the sentiment of see and black be cool and suave and and sophisticated . a a result and the plot be flimsy and awkward and and often confusing . we be expect to follow the story without ever really get to know any of the character and again with way too much emphasis on the situation . and and sorry to say and the acting be somewhat tragic . a weak performance by the brilliant poitier and abbey lincoln be beautiful but boring and flat . weird direction also accompany the player while odd angle and point of view that only distract . beau bridge turn in the most interesting performance and do the best he can do with what he be give while specifically the nonsensical monologue he be give at the end of the film . the most interesting thing about the film be that it do give u a peek into the somewhat decadent and experimental social aspect of 60 nightlife . the scene in the club be very intriguing .