Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story

The inspiring story of Kwame Brathwaite, the iconic Harlem photographer and activist, and the unsung founder of the #BlackisBeautiful movement.

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This category recognizes documentaries, docudramas and fiction productions that feature arts and cultural subjects, from literature and visual arts to the history of film and television and biographies of artists, writers and entertainers.

Congrats to all the winners!

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We are thrilled to have won at the #FOCALAwards2026!

🏆 Best Use of Footage in an Arts & Cultural Production
Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story

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We’re proud to help bring Kwame’s enduring impact to audiences everywhere. This powerful documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Kwame Brathwaite—iconic Harlem photographer, activist, and visionary whose work helped shape and popularize the #BlackIsBeautiful movement.

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We’re incredibly honored to share that BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY has been awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary Feature at the 2026 @ABFF!

A heartfelt thank you to #ABFF2026 for this recognition, and to everyone who joined us for the screening.

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See the full winners list on @IndieWire: https://t.co/RqYDDK0sAp

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We're thrilled to share that BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY won the Grand Jury Prize - Documentary Feature at @ABFF! We are proud to stand alongside the other category winners. Thank you #ABFF2026 for this recognition!

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We're so honored to have won the @ABFF Grand Jury Prize for Documentary Feature! Producer Kwame S. Brathwaite Jr. attended the 30th Anniversary Homecoming Edition to receive the award. Thank you #ABFF2026 and everyone who attended our screening.

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Happy Birthday to Kwame S. Brathwaite Jr., producer of BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY! Thank you for all your work to preserve your father's archive and spread the history behind the movement.

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Our BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY screening at @ABFF tomorrow is SOLD OUT! It's an honor to be included in this festival alongside such a prestigious slate of films, especially for the Grand Jury Prize - Documentary Feature list. #WeAreABFF #ABFF2026

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Thank you to our partners at @caaminla for hosting a screening of BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY. Producers Kwame Brathwaite Jr. & Jesse Williams followed the screening with a lively talkback session that dove into Kwame’s legacy and the importance of Black Joy.

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See @TheRoot's full list of films here: https://t.co/fkZG98RsGO

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The Root calls BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY one of the best movies debuting at #ABFF2026! Don't miss our screening in Miami:

Saturday, May 30 @ 1:15pm
O Cinema

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The awards will close out the 30th anniversary #ABFF with a night honoring the next generation of ground breaking filmmakers, unforgettable performances, and visionary storytellers. 🌟

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We're thrilled to be included in the 2026 Best of the @ABFF Awards! So honored to see BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY on the Grand Jury Prize - Documentary Feature list.

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Join us for a special screening of BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY at @CAAMinLA, Wednesday May 27.

Event Schedule:
7pm Reception
8pm Film Screening
9:30pm Talkback with Jesse Williams and Kwame Brathwaite Jr.

Get Tickets: https://t.co/dHC3Z3BdXh

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Thank you @SFFILM for including BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY in the 69th #SFIFF.

Director Yemi Bamiro and Executive Producer Kwame Brathwaite Jr. attended the screening & Q&A with fans-it was an incredible event!

Photos courtesy of SFFILM. Photos by Tommy Lau

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@21metgala Gorgeous look inspired by Kwame Brathwaite's art! #BlackIsBeautiful

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@TMZ Love that her look is inspired by Kwame Brathwaite! #BlackIsBeautiful

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@Essence 🔥🔥🔥 Amazing to see Kwame's work inspired her!

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Thank you @itsgabrielleu for the Kwame Brathwaite shout out! #MetGala

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Black hair is art!

Gabrielle Union is paying homage to the artist Kwame Brathwaite with hair inspired by his beautiful work. #MetGala