'Go Black Boy; Fly!' Film Premiere

In an exuberant and roaring celebration of black boys and those who love them, GO BLACK BOY; FLY! created, written and directed by TaNisha Fordham, will premiere Juneteenth (June 19) 2025 at CityPlex 12 in Newark, N.J.

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Created in loving memory of Nathaniel Boone, and introducing Rashad Wright, Ben Izlar, Troi Gaines, and Kaelan Roberts, GO BLACK BOY; FLY! takes viewers on an epic adventure as four brothers journey from Newark, NJ to Greensboro, NC, by bicycle, in mama’s desperate attempt to redirect her boys to pursue a boundless and bright future much different than the reality that the boys see around themselves daily. And what an adventure it is: bicycling across state lines, hiking through dense forests, sleeping in tents, spending long nights under the stars, laughing together, pillow fights, crying together, adopting stray animals, only barely escaping the grasp of certain doom, and all without their cellphones in tow. Still, of all the things to be discovered, on this journey, for these four brothers, the greatest odyssey proves to be the odyssey and discovery of self.

TaNisha Fordham Productions has scheduled a day full of special screenings, meet and greets, talkbacks, as well as the official WORLD PREMIERE as we celebrate this beautiful piece of art full of music, poetry, brilliant-blackness, family, hope and love.

Originally published in 2018 as a poetic novella [PURCHASE THE BOOK] by the same name, “GO BLACK BOY; FLY! is an unapologetic celebration of black boys underscored by black music, dipping in and out of the rhythm and rhyme of the novel itself. It was [Fordham's] hope that we would be able to capture images of black boys doing things that we don’t always get to see in film and television: laughing, crying together, hugging, dancing, out in nature, confronting emotional wounds, and still --- carrying on with joy! I think that we accomplished more than I could’ve imagined.”

Following this JUNETEENTH premiere, Fordham is excited to partner with organizations around the world to get the film seen by the audiences for whom it was most intended -- black boys and those who love them. There is wrap-around programming including curriculum and workshops that pull from the novel and film.

We can't wait to see you JUNETEENTH (June 19, 2025) at the theatre!

For more information visit www.tanishafordhamproductions.com

Info: Community screening for schools and community organizations. Single attendees are welcome, you do not have to be with a group or organization.

Info: "Pay what you can" screening for schools and community organizations. Single attendees are welcome, you do not have to be with a group or organization.

Info: Community screening with talkback to follow the screening.

Info: THE OFFICIAL WOLRD PREMIERE OF THE FILM 'GO BLACK BOY; FLY!' Cast, crew and other special guests will be in attendance with a special talkback to follow the screening.

Info: The final screening for our Juneteenth GBBF world premiere and screenings with a special audience welcome address. This screening will be a very special close out to a beautiful, bright day full of screenings and events.

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