Assembly

Mar 7 2025 N/A 1h 38m
Documentary

Visionary artist Rashaad Newsome merges art, AI, and performance to create a multimedia tribute to vogueing and Black queer culture. Invited to stage a show at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, he reclaims the space from its white military past, transforming it into a Black queer utopia. Joined by global collaborators and Being—an AI ‘digital griot’—Newsome’s creative journey unfolds in this immersive documentary. Through striking visuals and storytelling, the film celebrates community, resilience, and the power of art to heal, unite, and spark liberation.

Plot

Artist Rashaad Newsome converts an ex-military space into an artistic sanctuary exploring Black and queer identity. Features performances by dancers, musicians, poets and AI, focusing on resistance through art, vogue culture and h...

Written by

Rashaad Newsome, Johnny Symons

Directed by

Rashaad Newsome, Johnny Symons

Cast

Rashaad Newsome, Nekia Zulu, Florence Newsome

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English, Polski, Português

Awards

1 nomination total

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