Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story

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Released October 09, 2025

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 38m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

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    Production Companies

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      Misfits Entertainment

      United Kingdom

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      The Creative Coalition

      United Kingdom

    • logo for Wayfarer Studios

      Wayfarer Studios

      United Kingdom

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      The Kwame Brathwaite Archive

      United Kingdom

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