Shyne Documentary To Highlight Urbanworld Film Festival

October 26, 2024

Shyne’s story is more than Diddy-related matters and he’s explore his remarkable transformation at UrbanWorld 2024.

The Urbanworld Film Festival and Innovation Summit will present the powerful documentary The Honorable Shyne as the highlight and finale of the annual event.

The film captures the extraordinary, unusual transformation of Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the Grammy Award-winning artist who from rap star to a respected politician. Barrow’s story will be told in an exclusive Q&A following the screening.

The festival returns to New York City from November 13-17 and will continue a tradition of celebrating diverse voices and unique narratives. HBO will also celebrate 28 years as a founding partner.

Regal Union Square will host screenings from international filmmakers, while the Urbanworld Innovation Summit will kick off the festival on opening day at Lincoln Center’s Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center.

The summit provides a space for creators to explore the changing landscape of digital content delivery, narrative art, and emerging technology.

“We are honored to present films and projects from over 15 countries, reflecting the diversity and depth of human experience,” Karen McMullen, Urbanworld Film Festival director, said.

Additional highlights include the screenings of Albany Road, starring Lynn Whitfield and Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Brand New, Denzel Whitaker’s directorial debut with co-director Yuki Maekawa-Ledbetter. Directors Coodie and Chike will also lead a “Clips and Conversation” session, offering insights into their cultural influence as filmmakers.

The five-day festival offers screenings, discussions, and even live performances. ESPN Films will present a breaking showcase.

For more, go to UrbanWorld: urbanworld.org

Below is the full slate of UrbanWorld 2024:

CONFIRMED PARTNERS: 

Founding Partner: HBO  

Prestige Partner: Warner Bros. Discovery  

Supporting: Comcast NBCUniversal, MoviePass, The New York State Council on the Arts  

Industry: Motion Picture Association, Roku, The Handy Foundation, Walt Disney Studios, ESPN Films, Andscape, Hulu, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios

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