ABOUT THE FILM

LOGLINE

FOLLOWING HARRY joins Harry Belafonte during the last twelve years of his life, as the legendary artist and civil rights leader embarks on a deeply personal and reflective journey, while inspiring the next generation of entertainers and activists to disrupt injustice across the globe, striving for impactful change.

LONG SYNOPSIS

FOLLOWING HARRY, a film by Susanne Rostock (Sing Your Song), is an intimate documentary that chronicles the last twelve years of legendary Harry Belafonte’s life, highlighting the artist-activist’s enduring commitment to social justice. Fueled by his tremendous sense of urgency to inspire the next generation of entertainers and activists to stand for justice, the film provides a window into both his public endeavors and private moments, capturing his journey from the aftermath of the death of Trayvon Martin, to his engagements in the protests in Ferguson, the Women’s March (which was created in his office), to the deeply and profound conversations in his home. The film ultimately amplifies Harry’s belief that “each generation must be responsible for itself. All I can do is leave behind the crumbs of my experience. I have a trail that you can follow, if you find value in it, pick it up and if you don’t, bring something better.”

Director Susanne Rostock

Producers Frankie Nasso, Edward Zeng, Susanne Rostock

Executive Producers Harry Belafonte, Pamela Belafonte, Mimi Polk Gitlin, David Dinerstein, Jeffery P. Kranzdorf, Karol Martesko-Fenster

Co-Executive Producers Irene Mu, Kimberly Olsen

Co-Producer Douglas Dicconson

Editor Susanne Rostock

Cinematographer Martina Radwan

composer Hahn Rowe

Cast Harry Belafonte, Carmen Perez, Aloe Blacc, Jesse Williams, Rosario Dawson, Chuck D, Dr. Cornell West, Angela Davis, Talib Kweli, Rev William Barber, Gina Belafonte

FESTIVALS
2024: Tribeca (World Premiere)

AWARDS
2024: Sidewalk Black Lens Feature Jury Award

AVAILABLE TERRITORIES
The World

EXHIBITION FORMATS
DCP, Digital Download