BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions will be released globally on digital platforms on March 6
The film combines news clips, archival footage, scripted scenes, and music to tell a story about Black life
Kahlil Joseph is an acclaimed artist known for music videos and installations for major artists
The film has received critical acclaim at major film festivals including Sundance and Berlinale
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Artist and filmmaker Kahlil Joseph's debut feature BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions will be released globally on all digital platforms on March 6, following successful festival screenings, weaving together news clips, archival footage, and music to tell a unique story about Black life and history. Directed by Joseph and shot by Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Bradford Young, the film originated from Joseph's acclaimed video art installation that was showcased at the Venice Biennale in 2019. After premiering at last year's Sundance Film Festival and generating significant buzz at the 2025 Berlinale, the film has already enjoyed extended theatrical runs, screening for over 100 days at the Lumiere Cinema in Los Angeles and 60 days at the IFC Center in New York, with its current residency at 180 Studios in London. Joseph, best known for his intellectually dense installation works and music videos for artists including Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Sampha, has maintained a decade-long collaborative relationship with 180 Studios, from staging his Kendrick Lamar 'm.a.A.d' installation in 2016 to commissioning his film Fly Paper in 2018.
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Kahlil Joseph, in his directorial debut. It stars Shaunette Renée Wilson, Kaneza Schaal, Hope Giselle, Peter Jay Fernandez, Penny Johnson Jerald and Zora Casebere.
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Kahlil Joseph (pronounced "Kha-leel") is an American film, television and stage actor and teacher of performing arts. He has worked extensively in the United States and India. Joseph is based in Los Angeles.
EXCLUSIVE: Kahlil Joseph ’s debut feature BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is set to debut globally on all digital platforms on March 6. Directed by artist and filmmaker Joseph and shot by Academy Award–nominated cinematographer Bradford Young, the film weaves together news clips, archival footage, scripted scenes, and music to form a unique story about Black life and history. The film was adapted from Joseph’s seminal video art installation, which was shown at the Venice Biennale in 2019. The film was released theatrically by indie distributor Rich Spirit through boutique screenings in select cities. The film is currently part of a theatrical residency at 180 Studios in London. Stateside, BLKNWS screened for over 100 days at the Lumiere Cinema in Los Angeles and 60 days at the IFC Center in New York. Joseph is the artist best known for his intellectually and emotionally dense installation works and music videos for artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Sampha, Flying Lotus, and Beyoncé, including the Emmy-nominated Lemonade . His gallery work has been shown everywhere from the Tate Modern to the Hammer Museum. 180 Studios has collaborated with Joseph for a decade, from staging his Kendrick Lamar ‘m.a.A.d’ installation as part of The Infinite Mix (2016) to commissioning his film Fly Paper (2018). Watch on Deadline BLKNWS debuted at last year’s Sundance Film Festival before a series of much-talked-about screenings at the 2025 Berlinale. Must Read Stories Hide Articles ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Sets Historical Drama Series At Netflix; Bateman Among EPs How CAA’s Big-Bucks Loss Behind Closed Doors Is About To Go Large & Public California AG Slams Feds Over WBD Deal, Citing Antitrust Concerns ABC Orders New Seasons Of ‘High Potential,’ ‘9-1-1’ & ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Read More About: Comments Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy. Sign Up No Comments Cancel reply Submit a comment Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic,...
