Jimmy

A lyrical and impressionistic imagining of a young James Baldwin in Paris. Shooting in black-and-white on 16mm, first-time director Yashaddai Owens creates a wholly original portrait of cultural icon Baldwin (Benny O. Arthur), exploring the early life of a young, queer artist as he finds himself and his creative voice. With painterly compositions, a lush score, and great artistry, JIMMY impresses on every level—a beautiful film that lives up to the demands for a film about James Baldwin.

Woozy and seductive…

– The Guardian