# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us at the Black Joy Film Fest for a celebration of Black excellence and uplifting stories on the big screen!About this EventCome join us for a night of celebration and empowerment at the Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca KingSYNOPSIS: delivers an intimate and unfiltered look into the life and legacy of one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural icons. Often hailed as the “Michael Jackson of the Caribbean,” Machel Montano has built a career spanning more than four decades,redefining Soca music while elevating Caribbean culture onto the global stage.Anchored in the pivotal 2015 Carnival season, the documentary captures a definingchapter in Montano’s career, as he dominated the cultural landscape with his anthemichit “Like Ah Boss."https://youtu.be/0MWW5ihnblA?si=hXTjAEowJi0q4Fjm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/black-joy-film-fest-like-ah-boss-journey-of-a-soca-king/100001990927790616 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, carnivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Restoration West Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Restoration West Plaza - **lat**: 40.6800509 - **long**: -73.9456361 - **full address**: Restoration West Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/842838762c67b5eefdd9772e20e2fd5afea2784943542882ece7ebeddd24ef0a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc90c6e8-gmir.jpg?v=1781197263 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King being held? - **A:** Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Restoration West Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King? - **A:** Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King is organized by The Billie Holiday Theatre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Joy Film Fest: Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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