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This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
The voyages of Black families, throughout time, are honored in a tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.
These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power. “Black Is King” is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence.
Based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” and starring the album's featured artists and some special guest appearances, “Black Is King” is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience. Videos for “My Power,” “Mood 4 Eva,” and “Brown Skin Girl” are extravagances of elegance and soul. The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present. A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future.
Original Release
07/31/2020
US Release
07/31/2020
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Tina Knowles-Lawson | Tina Knowles-Lawson |
Jay-Z | Special Appearance |
Blue Ivy Carter | Blue Ivy Carter |
Rumi Carter | Special Appearance |
Sir Carter | Special Appearance |
Kelly Rowland | Kelly Rowland |
Yemi Alade | Yemi Alade |
Jessie Reyez | Jessie Reyez |
Shatta Wale | Shatta Wale |
Pharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams |
Directors
Emmanuel Adjei, Ibra Ake, Pierre Debusschere, Jake Nava, Jenn Nkiru, Dikayl Rimmasch, Joshua Kissi, Kwasi Fordjour, Julian Klincewicz, Dafe Oboro, Beyonce, Blitz Bazawule
Writers
Beyonce, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Clover Hope, Andrew Morrow, Warsan Shire
Cast
Name | Character |
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Tina Knowles-Lawson | Tina Knowles-Lawson |
Jay-Z | Special Appearance |
Blue Ivy Carter | Blue Ivy Carter |
Rumi Carter | Special Appearance |
Sir Carter | Special Appearance |
Kelly Rowland | Kelly Rowland |
Yemi Alade | Yemi Alade |
Jessie Reyez | Jessie Reyez |
Shatta Wale | Shatta Wale |
Pharrell Williams | Pharrell Williams |
Wizkid | Special Appearance |
Naomi Campbell | Naomi Campbell |
Adut Akech | Adut Akech |
Aweng Chuol | Aweng Chuol |
Lupita Nyong'o | Lupita Nyong'o |
Tiwa Savage | Special Appearance |
Mr. Eazi | Special Appearance |
Tierra Whack | Special Appearance |
Moonchild Sanelly | Special Appearance |
Folajomi 'FJ' Akinmurele | Little Simba |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Beyonce | Executive Producer |
Morgan Clement | Executive Producer |
Ben Cooper | Executive Producer |
Jason Felstead | Executive Producer |
Ruben Goots | Executive Producer |
Lisa Margulis | Executive Producer |
Rethabile Mothobi | Executive Producer |
Jean Mougin | Executive Producer |
Steve Pamon | Executive Producer |
Janet Rolle | Executive Producer |
Nathan Scherrer | Executive Producer |
Anna Smith | Executive Producer |
Erinn Williams | Executive Producer |
Blitz Bazawule | Producer |
Jimi Adesanya | Producer |
Lauren Baker | Producer |
Jason Baum | Producer |
Gisell Cabrera | Producer |
Alex Chamberlain | Producer |
Astrid Edwards | Producer |
Christophe Faubert | Producer |
Angela Foster | Producer |
Leke Alabi Isama | Producer |
Sharifah Issaka | Producer |
Lance Durwin Julies | Producer |
Brien Justiniano | Producer |
Dafe Oboro | Producer |
Sally Sujin Oh | Producer |
Akin Omotoso | Producer |
Spencer Patzman | Producer |
Carmen Quiros | Producer |
Jelle Robbeets | Producer |
Tara Sheree | Producer |
Jeremy Sullivan | Producer |
Will Whitney | Producer |
Jason Wisch | Producer |
Sylvia M. Zakhary | Producer |
Editors
Yuuki Takada, Tom Watson, Taylor Alexander Ward, Pascal Oberlin, Aika Miyake, Nia Imani, Alexander Hammer, Maria Celeste Garrahan, Haines Hall, Andrew Morrow
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Other Videos
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Costumes for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program | Won |