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Ezra Cohen, a thirty-five-year-old finance broker turned pop culture aficionado, finds himself entangled in an unlikely romance with Amira Mohammed, a stylish and charismatic stylist. Their whirlwind courtship begins innocently enough, when Ezra, under the assumption that Amira is his Uber driver, mistakes her for a ride-sharing service and climbs into the passenger seat - setting off a comical misunderstanding that would leave even the most seasoned urbanite chuckling.

As they navigate their differences, including Ezra's Jewish heritage and Amira's Black identity as the daughter of devout Nation of Islam followers, the couple discovers a shared attraction that transcends their unique backgrounds. Their relationship blossoms, culminating in a domestic arrangement that prompts a stern rebuke from Akbar, Amira's father, who would prefer his daughter to date within their community.

Six months into their relationship, Ezra invites Amira to meet his family - a progressive and accepting clan, replete with a lesbian daughter named Liza. However, the encounter takes an awkward turn when Shelley, Ezra's mother, inadvertently broaches the subject of the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting Ezra to hastily intervene and steer her out of the room.

As he begins to contemplate proposing to Amira, Ezra is prodded by his friend Mo, a fellow podcast host, to meet with Amira's parents. Seeking to avoid further drama, Ezra chooses the unassuming setting of Roscoe's Chicken 'N Waffles restaurant for their meeting. Alas, Akbar and Fatima prove resistant to Ezra's charms, viewing him with skepticism.

When Amira arrives home from her visit with her parents, she confides in Ezra about the awkward encounter at Roscoe's. But just as he begins to unveil a ring box, Amira urges him to take the plunge and propose - which she gladly accepts.

With his heart now fully committed to podcasting, Ezra makes the bold decision to leave behind the comforts of his brokerage firm job. Later, the couple invites both sets of parents over for dinner, hoping to iron out their differences. Unfortunately, the evening devolves into chaos as the parents clash over Minister Farrakhan's controversial views and Shelley inadvertently sets Akbar's kufi ablaze - leaving everyone in stitches despite the tension.

As Ezra and Amira attempt to navigate the complexities of their impending union, they mutually agree to engage in one-on-one bonding sessions with their future in-laws, a move designed to diffuse any lingering tensions. For his part, Ezra spends the day with Akbar, who systematically erodes his self-assurance through a series of subtle yet biting jabs. First, Akbar criticizes Ezra's decision to abandon finance for podcasting, implying that such a choice is somehow less prestigious. Next, he takes Ezra to a barbershop where the latter struggles to conform to the dress code, further diminishing his confidence.

Later, Akbar surprises Ezra by taking him to a basketball court in predominantly Black Inglewood, where he goads him into joining a pickup game with the explicit intention of humiliating him. However, Akbar is left agog when Ezra proves to be an unexpected force on the court, defying his expectations. Meanwhile, Shelley takes Amira out for a day of pampering, but her cluelessness and insensitivity continually put Amira at ease. Shelley's flagrant disregard for unwritten social rules specific to Black culture only serves to further discomfort Amira.

As Ezra prepares for his bachelor party in Las Vegas, he's surprised when Akbar unexpectedly crashes the boys' gathering. Aware that they're being watched, Ezra maintains a low profile, resisting the urge to participate in the revelry as his friends loudly regale each other with stories of his past exploits in Sin City. In stark contrast, Amira celebrates her bachelorette party in Palm Springs, where she's joined by Shelley and Liza. However, the evening is marred by embarrassment when Shelley unwittingly makes a racist remark during a party game and inadvertently rips off a guest's wig.

At the rehearsal dinner, Ezra and Amira separately confront Akbar and Shelley about their respective behaviors, with Ezra calling out Akbar's distrust of his genuine love for Amira and Amira lambasting Shelley for her tone-deaf statements and condescending attitude. In the aftermath of these private conversations, Ezra and Amira come to realize that their union is beset by too many insurmountable obstacles. They ultimately decide to call off the wedding and go their separate ways.

Three months later, Ezra delivers a heartfelt soliloquy on his podcast, lamenting the inherent difficulties faced by Black and white individuals when it comes to truly understanding each other's cultures and experiences. His words strike a chord with both Shelley and Akbar, who are deeply moved by his sincerity. Akbar, in particular, is so profoundly affected that he finds himself inspired to reach out to Shelley, marking a small but significant step towards healing and closure.

Under the guise of a leisurely outing, Shelley and Akbar orchestrate an unexpected encounter between their respective offspring, Ezra and Amira. In this setting, an upscale boutique becomes the backdrop for a poignant apology ceremony. As they take stock of their past transgressions, both couples acknowledge their mistakes and make amends. Akbar extends an olive branch to Ezra, pledging acceptance into the family fold. Shelley, meanwhile, commits to getting to know Amira as an individual, rather than merely showcasing her as a prized possession among like-minded acquaintances. As the tension dissipates, the young couple agrees to forgive their parents' past wrongs and ventures into the boutique, only to discover that it has been transformed into an intimate ceremony space for their very own wedding celebration. The atmosphere is electric, with friends, family, and even a rabbi and NOI minister in attendance, all united in their joy and support for the newlyweds as they embark on this new chapter in their lives.