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Conceived as a cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic textures of a record album, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a genre-bending documentary adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation. The film’s unique soundscape is mastered in stereo, with featured guest artists interwoven across its 21 tracks, each adding their distinct perspective.
Directors Spotlight

Kahlil Joseph
Director
KAHLIL JOSEPH (Director/Writer/Producer/Editor) is an acclaimed artist and filmmaker known for his visionary approach to storytelling through film and video installations. His work challenges conventional linear narratives, using sound and music as materials to evoke lyricism and complexity.
- Year 2025
- Runtime 113 minutes
- Country United States
- Language English
- Director Kahlil Joseph
- Producer James Shani, Kahlil Joseph, Onye Anyanwu
- Executive Producer Anikah McLaren, David Linde, James Shani, Steven Soderbergh
- Cast Aja Monet, Alzo Slade, Ama K. Abebrese, Anthony Okungbowa, John Tijani, Kaneza Schaal, Noel Arthur, Penny Johnson Jerald, Peter Jay Fernandez, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Tony Tambi, Zora Casebere
- Cinematographer Bradford Young
- Editor Kahlil Joseph, Luke Lynch, Paul Rogers, A.C.E.
- Production Design Mark Larkin
- Composer Klien
- Sound Design Kevin Marques Moo
- Music Klien