The journey to the making of this film began with J. Cole’s 2014 song “Be Free”, which decries the systematic killing of black men and women in America. “The song itself is mainly about injustice and slavery, both still very present in the world today,” says Malik Mohammed, the choreographer behind this project. “I was immediately touched by its message. The lyrics and the way the song was delivered made me want to interpret the song through dance.”…Continue reading on NOWNESS: https://o6g7.app.link/9L40wmryrdb
#blackhistorymonth #JCole #BeFree
_______________________________________
Subscribe to NOWNESS here: http://bit.ly/youtube-nowness
Like NOWNESS on Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-nowness
Follow NOWNESS on Twitter: http://bit.ly/twitter-nowness
Daily exclusives for the culturally curious: http://bit.ly/nowness-com
Behind the scenes on Instagram: http://bit.ly/instagram-nowness
Staff Picks on Vimeo: http://bit.ly/vimeo-nowness
source
UCpYHEAhSUx1hBn2SkvXvTrg
