Pan African Film Festival 2026
BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY
Directed by Yemi Bamiro
USA, 2025, 1h 38min, DCP
AFS Cinema
6406 N I-35 Suite 3100 Austin, TX 78752
Pricing
$14 evening / $11.50 matinee (available M-F for shows before 5 PM)
$4 discounts for AFS MAKE & WATCH members. Free for LOVE & Impact Circle members.
Discounts for AISD educators and local high school & college students are available at the box office with a valid school ID.
Accessibility
See more about the venue’s accessibility here.
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.
Texas Premiere
CREDITS
Featuring Kwame S. Brathwaite, Robynn Brathwaite, Sikolo Brathwaite, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Gabrielle Union, Jesse Williams, and Tyler Mitchell
AWARDS
Best Feature Documentary – Pan African Film Festival, 2026
PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL PASSES
Purchase a PAFF pass for tickets to all six PAFF screenings, taking place Thursday, July 30–Saturday, August 1, and receive 25% off the full ticket purchase price. AFS Members receive additional discounts on passes and individual tickets. The PAFF pass includes one ticket to each film screening and the opening-night reception.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.This project is supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
