Jimmy
Synopsis
In November 1948, James Baldwin left New York and, thanks to a fellowship grant, relocated to Paris. The 24-year-old writer would spend most of the next decade there, escaping American racism and his own social alienation, ensconcing himself in the city’s Algerian quarters and the community of Left Bank artists in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and writing his first books.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yashaddai Owens
- Screenplay & Story
- Yashaddai Owens
- Original Score
- Paco Andreo
- Original Title
- Jimmy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yashaddai Owens
Yashaddai Owens
Paco Andreo
Yashaddai Owens
Yashaddai Owens, Ava Woo Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Yashaddai Owens
Director
Yashaddai Owens
Writer
Yashaddai Owens
Producer
Ava Woo Kaufman
Producer
Paco Andreo
Original Music Composer
Yashaddai Owens
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy
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What is Jimmy about?
In November 1948, James Baldwin left New York and, thanks to a fellowship grant, relocated to Paris. The 24-year-old writer would spend most of the next decade there, escaping American racism and his own social alienation, ensconcing himself in the city’s Algerian quarters and the community of Left Bank artists in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and writing his first books.
Who directed Jimmy?
Jimmy was directed by Yashaddai Owens.
Who stars in Jimmy?
The principal cast of Jimmy includes Benny O. Arthur.
When was Jimmy released and how long is it?
Jimmy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Jimmy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jimmy was composed by Paco Andreo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jimmy?
Jimmy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).