For Love of Ivy

Overview

A long-serving Black maid, Ivy, informs her white employers of her desire to pursue further education, prompting their 20-something son to intervene. Believing a romantic distraction will deter her from her ambitions, he sets out to find a suitable man to charm her without any intention of marriage. However, the man he selects has his own ideas, complicating the son’s well-meaning intentions. As Ivy navigates her choices, the dynamics of their relationships reveal deeper truths about love, ambition, and the societal constraints they each face.