Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story
Synopsis
Everyone knows the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” but few know of the man who helped popularize it. Little known Harlem based photographer - freedom fighter and activist - Kwame Brathwaite took 500,000 photos across his 70-year career, always devoted to celebrating the joy and beauty of African American life. This feature documentary tells the story of Kwame and the “Black is Beautiful” movement.
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yemi Bamiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Yemi Bamiro, Otto Burnham
- Original Score
- Kwes, Marli Wren
- Original Title
- Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Misfits Entertainment, The Creative Coalition, Wayfarer Studios, The Kwame Brathwaite Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yemi Bamiro
Yemi Bamiro, Otto Burnham
Kwes, Marli Wren
Jean-Louis Schuller
Otto Burnham
Ian Bonhôte, Joanna Boateng, Andrew Calof, Lizzie Gillett, Andee Ryder
Department Leadership Roster
Yemi Bamiro
Director
Ian Bonhôte
Producer
Joanna Boateng
Producer
Andrew Calof
Producer
Lizzie Gillett
Producer
Otto Burnham
Editor
Jean-Louis Schuller
Director of Photography
Yemi Bamiro
Writer
Otto Burnham
Writer
Kwes
Original Music Composer
Marli Wren
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story.
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What is Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story about?
Everyone knows the phrase “Black is Beautiful,” but few know of the man who helped popularize it. Little known Harlem based photographer - freedom fighter and activist - Kwame Brathwaite took 500,000 photos across his 70-year career, always devoted to celebrating the joy and beauty of African American life. This feature documentary tells the story of Kwame and the “Black is Beautiful” movement.
Who directed Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story?
Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story was directed by Yemi Bamiro.
Who stars in Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story?
The principal cast of Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story includes Not specified.
When was Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story released and how long is it?
Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story was composed by Kwes, Marli Wren.