“…It was hard to get a major studio to pick up Beyond the Lights with two black leads and a suicide attempt,” says Gina Prince-Bythewood, writer and director of the movie. “But I believed in the actors who I wanted to play the lead…”
We know how hard it is to get quality images of the Diaspora on the big screen. That’s why we were so excited to support Beyond the Lights. The chapter organized two screenings at Sheepshead Bay – on premiere night, and again on Saturday – to help promote the movie.
We’re glad we did. It’s a great story of self-discovery and living by your principles. A definite must-see!