Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Back 'Black Is Beautiful'

0:00On March 19th, Alicia Keys and Swiss Bates have joined as executive producers for the documentary Black is Beautiful, The Kwame Brathwaite Story. This film honors the legendary photographer and activist who shaped Black culture through his lens over six decades. It's already picking up major awards on the festival circuit. The movie highlights Brathwaite's work from 1950's Harlem right up to his passing in 2023. He captured half a million photos of everyday folks and icons by Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali, and Nina Simone. His images fueled the Black is Beautiful movement, celebrating Black identity in powerful ways. Fans and critics are buzzing about the star-power Alicia Keys, a 17-time Grammy winner, and Swiss Bates bring to the project. Their involvement underscores how vital Brathwaite's legacy is today. Directed by Yemi Bamiro, the doc has wowed crowds with sold-out screenings. Recently, it snagged the audience award for Best British Discovery at the BFI London Film Festival,

1:03plus Best Documentary Feature at the Pan-African. Film Festival in Los Angeles, it also premiered Strong at DOC NYC. With this momentum, the film looks set to hit wider audiences soon, blending music, film, and cultural history in one inspiring package.