Assembly

Eminent artist Rashaad Newsome creates a multifaceted homage 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. Along with global collaborators and an AI 'digital griot' named Being, Newsome's creative journey unfolds in this riveting documentary. Through stunning visuals and storytelling, the film celebrates the power of community, resistance, and art to heal, unite, and liberate.

The film is packed with characters and a narrative that will engage the viewer's interest. The film offers viewers the experience of seeing 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 showcases the artist's transformation into a Black queer utopia and how this process unfolds.