Black Joy Film Fest: BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest:The Fire Inside, for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!
About this Event

Come join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Black is Beautiful!

SYNOPSIS:

A celebration of Black history, art, culture and Brathwaite's rise to a position of huge influence against the backdrop of the second Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and the evolution of modern art. 

Photographer Kwame Brathwaite used his art as activism to capture 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.

Bringing his story to light, this film sees family and friends honor his artistry, and features insights from Gabrielle Union, Alicia Keys, and Jesse Williams.

99 mins | Directed by Yemi Bamiro | NR | 2025