Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman
Synopsis
African American composer Julius Eastman’s music and voice take turns. Sparked by colonial and life history. Raw, radical, crystal clear. A multipart, flashy, transnational-collective performance by six artists. An homage.
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Sydney Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mawena Yehouessi, Fallon Mayanja, Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Paul Shemisi, Anne Reijniers
- Original Title
- Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mawena Yehouessi, Fallon Mayanja, Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Paul Shemisi, Anne Reijniers
Department Leadership Roster
Mawena Yehouessi
Director
Fallon Mayanja
Director
Rob Jacobs
Director
Victoire Karera Kampire
Director
Paul Shemisi
Director
Anne Reijniers
Director
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What is Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman about?
African American composer Julius Eastman’s music and voice take turns. Sparked by colonial and life history. Raw, radical, crystal clear. A multipart, flashy, transnational-collective performance by six artists. An homage.
Who directed Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman?
Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman was directed by Mawena Yehouessi, Fallon Mayanja, Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Paul Shemisi, Anne Reijniers.
Who stars in Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman?
The principal cast of Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman includes Julius Eastman.
When was Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman released and how long is it?
Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.