‘I could never have imagined that a year later, all the hard work that went into this production would serve a greater purpose,’ Beyonce wrote on Instagram last month.
‘The events of 2020 have made the film’s vision and message even more relevant, as people across the world embark on a historic journey. We are all in search of safety and light. Many of us want change. I believe that when Black people tell our own stories, we can shift the axis of the world and tell our REAL history of generational wealth and richness of soul that are not told in our history books.
‘With this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy.’
Black Is King will debut on Disney+ tonight at 12AM PST and 3AM EST.
