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Feature Documentary

BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

Screenings
  • Open captions in-person Open Captions




A film still from BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions shows a woman standing in a room illuminated by red lights. There is a thick dark ink that goes from the bottom of her lip to her chin. Her hands are stacked on top of each other palm up in front of her. She is wearing a plaid suit.

Screenings


In-Person

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





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