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.
Credits
Director
Yemi Bamiro
Writer
Yemi Bamiro, Otto Burnham
Producer
Joanna Boateng, Lizzie Gillett, Ian Bonhôte, Andrew Calof