A new 90-minute feature film by Coventry artist Nyasha Daley will premiere at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre on Friday 11 November.

The art-documentary, Black, Queer & Done, explores how Black, LGBT+ people are portrayed in the media, Arts and cultural sectors and features contributors and artists from Coventry, the wider West Midlands and UK, Africa and the US.

The film features focus group contributions gathered throughout 2021 through a series of online video conferences, with LGBT+ arts professionals and practitioners.

These sessions informed three themes: My Queer Me, In-Between-Ness & Giving Thanks. These themes formed the basis of a commission call-out to Black, Queer artists across the Midlands and UK; artists responded with a variety of practice including spoken word, music, dance, and aerial work.

The artistic commissions were filmed in the Belgrade Theatre’s B2, which is where the film will premiere, creating an immersive experience.

Commenting on the film, Nyasha said: “I’m incredibly proud of this film; the commentary and commissions are brilliant, interesting, and perhaps different to what someone might expect from the film’s title. We’re hoping that we will attract a diverse audience; the film explores themes that would be of interest to Black people, Queer people and those who would consider themselves allies.

“I’m also really proud and grateful for my awesome crew of Trevor Price and Dwain Daley; between the three of us we have covered so many roles. It’s been brilliant and challenging at times too. The team at the Belgrade have been really supportive and to be able to watch it on the big screen at B2 where we filmed the artists’ performances, is just incredible. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!”

Black, Queer & Done will be screened from 7.30pm on Friday 11 November, with tickets priced at just £5. The BQD team will also be giving away ten tickets via their Instagram account @blackqueerdone from Friday 21 October.

Guests will arrive and enter on the obligatory red carpet; there will be music, merriment, and popcorn on sale too! Everyone attending is invited to stay after the film finishes to dance the night away to a DJ set. The Belgrade’s Nineteen 58 bar will be open, and as well as drinks, guests will also be able to order hot food and snacks.

For more information, please visit belgrade.co.uk