Pan African Film Festival & AFS Presents: Black is Beautiful - The Kwame Brathwaite Story

TEXAS PREMIERE

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY

Doors: 3:30pm | Screening: 4pm

(USA, 2025, 1h 38min, DCP)

Directed By: Yemi Bamiro

Featuring Kwame S. Brathwaite, Robynn Brathwaite, Sikolo Brathwaite, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Williams, and Tyler Mitchell

Synopsis: Photographer to the greats, collaborator in African liberation, and archivist of Harlem, Brathwaite’s impact on Black culture is undeniable, but he was largely forgotten by history. This documentary covers the incredible surge in awareness of Kwame’s work, including being embraced by Rihanna and Beyoncé. Alicia Keys, Jesse Williams, Gabrielle Union, and Tyler Mitchell speak emotionally about championing Kwame’s work in this documentary, which finally gives “the keeper of the images” of the Black is Beautiful movement his moment to shine.  

About the Film Series:

AFS welcomes Los Angeles’ famed Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) for its fourth annual Austin series, showcasing powerful Black stories from across the globe. From July 30 to August 2, AFS and PAFF present a series of acclaimed features, short films, filmmaker Q&As, and a free filmmaker panel. Learn more and purchase tickets now at AustinFilm.org/PAFF.