Four-part docuseries delves into the stories of
five emerging Black artists as they navigate the nuances of the
industry and their journey towards creating a captivating
exhibition
Available now on Black Experience on Xfinity on
X1, Flex, and Xumo Play
Watch the Trailer Here
Today, Comcast celebrates Black Fine Art Month (October)
with the premiere of Who’s Behind Black Art, a four-part
docuseries that explores the lives of five emerging artists
navigating the industry and their journey to create a unique
exhibition. This award-winning series is available now on Comcast’s
Black Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free
streaming app. Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity
features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Comcast’s diverse
programming partners and film studios and has released a number of
original documentaries, in a span of just three years, showcasing
emerging Black talent and content creators.
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the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001989316/en/
"Who's Behind Black Art" Premieres on
Black Experience on Xfinity (Graphic: Business Wire)
Who’s Behind Black Art spotlights five young emerging
artists – Adrian Armstrong, Jewel Ham, Laurena Finéus, Mario
Joyce, and Tae Ham – as they navigate the art world and the
complexities and challenges artists of color sometimes face. The
artists are also part of the “Good Black Art” community, founded by
Philip Collins, which is the only platform of its kind fully
dedicated to supporting emerging Black artists.
The documentary series unfolds in four parts. The first two
parts give viewers the opportunity to get acquainted with and
appreciate the individuals behind the remarkable works of art. Part
three features a roundtable conversation with some of the most
knowledgeable, diverse, and dynamic experts and celebrities
representing every part of the art ecosystem including Founder of
Cierra Britton Gallery, Cierra Britton, Memphis Grizzlies
Owner, Former NBA Star and Art Collector, Elliot Perry, Art
Collector and Philanthropist, Dr. V. Joy Simmons, Co-founder
of ArtNoir, Larry Ossei-Mensah, Kickstarter CEO and former
CMO of Artsy, Everette Taylor, among others. These 14
special guests and contributors are incredible examples of what
support for emerging artists looks like in today’s art market.
Lastly, part four takes viewers along for the exhibition’s opening
for all five artists’ work at the World Trade Center in New York
City.
“We are committed to creating spaces where representation truly
matters, and featuring Who's Behind Black Art exclusively on
the Black Experience on Xfinity channel is just one of many ways we
bring that vision to life,” said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief
Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. “We are
thrilled to partner with writer and director John Campbell in
sharing the stories of the five incredible artists featured in the
film, on our platform, which highlights the diverse talents of
creators and celebrates the richness of Black culture.”
“Often the conversation about art focuses on world-renowned
artists,” says writer/director John Campbell. “Who’s Behind
Black Art gives you early insight into the struggles,
challenges and triumphs of five very different young artists with
big hopes and dreams for their future. We are grateful to work on
the release of this project with Comcast on their Black Experience
on Xfinity channel, a partnership that afforded us the opportunity
to give these talented artists a platform to share their art and
importantly, their stories.”
Who’s Behind Black Art is written and directed by John
Campbell. Campbell also served as executive producer, alongside
Phillip Collins, Chandler Wild, Thomas E. Moore III, Jeb Bent,
Susan Chapman-Hughes, Valerie Meraz, Chris Landers, and
Peter Gaudry, with Scott Dela Cruz as
co-producer.
For more information about the film, please visit
https://whosbehindblackart.com/
Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination
of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more. Available
at home on Xfinity X1 and Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity
Stream app, the Black Experience on Xfinity features original and
high-quality content from Comcast NBCUniversal and other major
studios, in addition to content from many of Xfinity’s existing
network partners, at no additional cost to Xfinity customers.
Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel
1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to
instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
About John Campbell
Founder of JCINTIME, LLC, a creative management and production
company whose projects include ‘5150’, which premiered at Tribeca
Film Festival 2021; the upcoming feature ‘COLOR;’ and the FIPRESCI
Award-winning 2022 feature ‘The Sleeping Negro’. Campbell is also
producer of the Amazon Prime feature ‘A Boy, A Girl, A Dream’, the
Award-winning feature ‘Destined’, and is writer and executive
producer of the HBO Max documentary ‘The Infamous Future.’
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