*We caught up with enigmatic actor Leon to debate his portrayal of real-life bluesman Eddie Taylor within the extremely anticipated movie “The Rhythm and the Blues,” which premieres this weekend as a part of the thirty first New York African Movie Competition at Movie at Lincoln Heart.
NYAFF runs from Could 8 to 14 at FLC, then strikes on to the Maysles Documentary Heart and concludes on the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s DanceAfrica below the identify Movie Africa from Could 24 to Could 30.
Per the information launch: Since its inception in 1993, the pageant has been on the forefront of showcasing African and diaspora filmmakers’ distinctive storytelling by way of the transferring picture. This 12 months’s theme, “Convergence of Time,” explores the intersection of historic and up to date roles performed by people representing Africa and its diaspora in artwork.”
“The thirty first New York African Movie Competition has a lot to supply by way of honoring the origins of homegrown, beloved African and diaspora movie business, in addition to celebrating their references in fashionable masterpieces,” stated Mahen Bonetti, NYAFF Founder and AFF Government Director.
“The Opening Evening choice is the North American premiere of Over the Bridge, Tolu Ajayi’s characteristic about corruption in Lagos as Folarin, a profitable funding banker whose firm is contracted by the federal government to supervise a high-profile undertaking, searches for solutions when the undertaking goes awry, which leads him to a distant fishing village to place the items of the thriller collectively,” per the discharge.
“The Closing Evening choice options the New York premiere of Dibakar Das Roy’s riveting and uproarious Dilli Darkish, which reveals the boundaries Nigerian MBA candidate Michael Okeke will push to succeed as he lives a double life as a pupil and drug vendor amidst the backdrop of India’s historical past of colonialism, racism, and xenophobia,” the discharge states.
“The Rhythm and the Blues” screening is scheduled for Saturday., Could 11, at 5:30 pm, followed by a Q&A with Leon and director Darryl Pitts. Get tickets right here.
Set towards the backdrop of a turbulent business rife with obscurity, corruption, and cultural appropriation, “The Rhythm and the Blues” illuminates Eddie Taylor’s life and serves as a poignant commentary on the enduring battle for recognition and authenticity within the music world.
Per the official synopsis: A story of ardour, battle, and the enduring energy of music in an ever-changing world, The Rhythm and The Blues is the true-life story of legendary bluesman Eddie Taylor and his battle for recognition towards obscurity, business corruption, and the British Invasion’s cultural appropriation. Portrayed by actor and musician Leon, Taylor’s battles lengthen to his household, the place an bold younger spouse and idolizing stepson complicate his quest for musical respect.
Watch the trailer above.
New York Premiere“The Rhythm & The Blues”Saturday Could eleventh 5:30PM at Lincoln Heart as a part of the @africanfilmfest@filmlinc #NYAFF31 #therhythmandthebluesmovie @filmlinc #NYAFF31 #eddietaylorTICKET LINK BELOW:https://t.co/5vNoJp40qg pic.twitter.com/GZjy8vkyHv
— LEON (@justleon) Could 8, 2024
In our unique interview with Leon, he affords perception into his transformative portrayal of Taylor and the profound resonance of his story in at the moment’s cultural panorama. Watch the clip beneath.
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