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"The Negro Artist" explores the life and work of Caleb Rainey, professionally known as The Negro Artist. Rainey is a Black spoken word poet whose powerful voice confronts race, identity, and systemic inequality. Through his story, the film reveals poetry’s transformative power and its role in envisioning justice and understanding.


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  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    49 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Northern California, Sonoma County
  • Subtitle Language
    English
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  • Director
    Nik Heftman
  • Producer
    Nik Heftman; Douglas Burns; Ann Wilson
  • Filmmaker
    Ann Wilson, Douglas W. Burns, Nikolas Ira Heftman
  • Editor
    Nik Heftman