Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman

In collaboration with aemi, Joy Boy: A Tribute To Julius Eastman sees six filmmakers come together to pay cinematic tribute to the transcendent music, queer activism, and vibrant spirituality of African American composer, performer, and activist Julius Eastman (1940–1990). Originally a classically trained pianist, Eastman became a central figure in New York’s experimental music scene in the late 1970s. His music is known for its slow, cumulative structure, often bearing politically charged titles such as Evil N**** and Gay Guerrilla, marking both a radical compositional stance and an uncompromising political gesture.

Director: Mawena Yehouessi, Fallon Mayanja, Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Paul Shemisi, Anne Reijniers 

Producer: Rob Jacobs, Victoire Karera Kampire, Fallon Mayanja, Anne Reijniers, Paul Shemisi, Mawena Yehouessi

Belgium / 2026

1h 4m 

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