Secured Tightly

"Secured Tightly" is a story about three separate couples and how outside forces can wreak havoc on a relationship. Derrick (Jamey Clay-Brown) and Gabby (Tessie Wilmot) are a successful and accomplished interracial couple, determined to beat the odds despite many people's objections to their union. But when an old flame returns in Gabby's life, their confidence and commitment are tested. Breadwinner, Sean (Courtney Nichole), has her life turned upside down when she loses her job due to a customer's discomfort with her sexual orientation. As she tries to get back on her feet, she must work hard to maintain the confidence her supportive girlfriend, Latoya (Meke Rae), has in her. Jason (Jason "Lumberjack" Johnson) is a US service-member and all-American country boy who falls head-over-heels for Emily, (Amber Erwin) a free-spirited young artist. But after a year long deployment overseas, a lot has changed and they quickly learn that getting back to where they were a year ago won't be easy.

Directed by —, Secured Tightly leans on a strong ensemble — Stella Smith — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.