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. With global collaborators and an AI 'digital griot' named Being, Newsome's creative journey unfolds in this captivating documentary. Through stunning visuals and storytelling, the film celebrates the power of community, resistance, and art to heal, unite, and liberate.

The film is filled with standout characters and plot lines designed to engage the viewer's interest. The film provides viewers with the experience of demonstrating the power of art and culture, how communities stand together, and how resistance takes form.

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