Songs of Black Folk unites top Black musical talent on one Pacific Northwest stage, launching a powerful new tradition and era for Black artists against the meaningful backdrop of Juneteenth.
Directed by Haley Watson and Justin Emeka, this documentary short honors a living lineage of Black musical expression while spotlighting community, faith, and the power of performance as resistance. At its heart is Ramón Bryant Braxton and his uncle Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton, whose family legacy reverberates across this vibrant celebration.
Premiering at the 2025 Tribeca Festival as part of the Shorts: Embrace the Music program, this film weaves together song, memory, and liberation into a resonant new tradition.
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