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Kahlil Joseph’s 'BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions' Sets Nov. 2 U.S. Theatrical Opening

Rich Spirit frames the installation-born feature as a communal big-screen experience following strong festival buzz.

Overview

  • Rich Spirit unveiled the first teaser as it readies a city-by-city rollout beginning in November.
  • The film will screen at the New York and London Film Festivals in October before its U.S. expansion.
  • After a Sundance debut and Berlinale screenings, early reception includes a reported 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Adapted from Joseph’s 2019 Venice Biennale installation, the hybrid work blends archival media, social platforms, and staged material across 247 years.
  • Joseph and producer Onye Anyanwu said theaters best serve the work’s exchange with audiences, citing the distributor’s support for its independence.