BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Photographer Kwame Brathwaite, who used his art as activism, captured the joy of Black American life, documenting jazz musicians, celebrities, everyday Harlem scenes, and more—while popularizing the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” amplifying the movement that redefined Black pride. Through interviews with his family and celebrities like Jesse Williams, Gabrielle Union, and Alicia Keys, the film honors this unsung, prolific artist’s profound contribution to photography and culture. – Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Yemi Bamiro, producer Joanna Boateng, and film participants Kwame Brathwaite and Robynn Brathwaite.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.