Jackson Premiere of Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story

August 6, 2026 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Overview

Inspired by the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985, we are thrilled to host the Jackson premiere of the documentary Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite story. 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 60-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.

Kwame Brathwaite

Mississippi Museum of Art

380 S Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201

  • Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Admission: $5

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