Black is King: A Call to Return

Beyoncé’s Cinematic Reimagining of Disney’s The Lion King

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An Afro-Futurist adaptation of Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, “Black is King” is a cinematic musical production directed, written and executive produced by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. The film is a visual companion to the 2019 album “The Lion King: The Gift,” an album curated by Beyoncé in…