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SAM Films | BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

Sat Feb 28 2026

2–4 pm

From July 2025 through June 2026, join us for free matinees at the Seattle Art Museum. These films explore themes from art on view at SAM and bring ideas from the museum’s exhibitions, collections, and programs to the big screen. Check out SAM Films for all upcoming events and details.

BLKNWS: Terms &Conditions
dir. Kahlil Joseph, 2025, 1h 53m

This 2025 documentary is artist Kahlil Joseph's directorial debut. The film explores themes of Black history, identity, and consciousness, blending fiction and history through the experiences of W.E.B. Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, alongside various artists and musicians. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2025, and is adapted from Kahlil Joseph's video art installation of the same name.

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