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Actors Michael B. Jordan and Chante Adams share a kiss while filming “Journal for Jordan” on location in New York City on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

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In the movie, based on a real life story, Jordan plays 1st Sgt. Charles Monroe King, a soldier who is killed in action in Baghdad. Before he dies, King writes a journal telling his unborn son how to live a decent life despite growing up without a father.

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Adams plays King’s wife, Dana Canedy, whose essay describes King’s 200-page journal written for their unborn son.

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The movie is directed by Denzel Washington (right) and also stars Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Cleveland Berto (Terminator: Dark Fate).