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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:song
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Vivica_A._Fox
gptkb:Silk_Electric
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gptkbp:artist
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gptkb:Frankie_Lymon_&_The_Teenagers
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:The_Teenagers
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gptkbp:associated_with
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1950s music era
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gptkbp:awards
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NAACP Image Award nomination
Teen Choice Awards nomination
nominated for NAACP Image Awards
nominated for Black Film Awards
American Comedy Awards nomination
Black Film Awards nomination
Black Film Award nomination
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gptkbp:based_on
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the life of Frankie Lymon
The life of Frankie Lymon
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gptkbp:box_office
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$10 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Elizabeth_Lymon
gptkb:Frankie_Lymon
gptkb:Zola_Taylor
Helen Lymon
Marie Lymon
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gptkbp:chart_position
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#1 on the Billboard R& B chart
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Michael_Ballhaus
gptkb:J._Michael_Muro
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:covered_by
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gptkb:The_Beach_Boys
gptkb:Diana_Ross
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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depicts 1950s music scene
classic doo-wop song
Portrayal of 1950s music scene
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Gregory_Nava
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:New_Line_Cinema
gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:David_Rawlins
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:film_festival
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Los_Angeles
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:David_Rawlins
101 minutes
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Romance
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:High_School
Biographical film
doowop
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
Blu-ray release in 2013
DVD release in 1999
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Why Do Fools Fall in Love
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gptkbp:includes
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various compilation albums
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gptkbp:influenced
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later pop music
later biographical films
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gospel music
rhythm and blues
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gptkbp:influences
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Rhythm and blues
Rock and roll
rock and roll
Motown music
inspired by real events
doowop music
American R& B music
teen idol culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:The_Platters
gptkb:The_Teenagers
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gptkbp:inspired
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numerous covers and adaptations
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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personal experiences
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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film ' Why Do Fools Fall in Love' (1998)
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gptkbp:label
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gptkb:Gee_Records
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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influential in the doo-wop genre
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gptkbp:length
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2:18
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gptkbp:music
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gptkb:Teddy_Riley
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Teddy_Riley
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gptkbp:music_style
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vocal harmony
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gptkbp:music_video
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:notable_cover
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by The Temptations
by The Supremes
by The Shirelles
by The Monkees
by The Drifters
by The Four Seasons
by The Jackson 5
by The Stylistics
by The O' Jays
by The Platters
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gptkbp:part_of
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Frankie Lymon's discography
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gptkbp:performed_by
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gptkb:Frankie_Lymon_&_The_Teenagers
various artists
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gptkbp:plot
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The film tells the story of the love life of Frankie Lymon.
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:1998_Sundance_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:producer
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gptkb:George_Goldner
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:New_Line_Cinema
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gptkbp:rating
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PG-13
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gptkbp:recorded_by
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gptkb:Borough
numerous artists
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1998
1998-01-16
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gptkbp:release_format
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theatrical release
Theatrical release
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gptkbp:release_region
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1956
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gptkbp:remastered
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:runtime
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100 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Tina_Andrews
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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gptkb:Why_Do_Fools_Fall_in_Love:_Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack
features original songs
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:David_Alan_Grier
gptkb:Vivica_A._Fox
gptkb:Halle_Berry
gptkb:Larenz_Tate
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:TV_series
love and heartbreak
love triangle
young love
race relations
fame and its consequences
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gptkbp:themes
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heartbreak
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gptkbp:viewership
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cult following
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Frankie_Lymon
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