Assembly

Renowned artist Rashaad Newsome creates a multifaceted tribute to vogueing and Black queer culture by combining art, AI, and performance. Invited to stage a show at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, Newsome reclaims the venue from its white military past and transforms it into a Black queer utopia. Alongside global collaborators and an AI 'digital griot' named Being, Newsome's creative journey unfolds in this compelling documentary. Through striking visuals and storytelling, the film celebrates the power of community, resistance, and art to heal, unite, and liberate.

The film is filled with characters and a plot that will capture the audience's interest. The film provides viewers with the experience of showing the power of art and culture, how societies stand together, and how resistance takes shape.

The film was shot at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York. This venue provides a backdrop that shows the artist's transformation into a Black queer utopia and how this process took place.