On June 11, 1988, the documentary James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket premiered in London. The film is a poetic tribute to the celebrated African American writer and thinker, exploring Baldwin’s life, identity, and activism through archival footage and his own words. The British debut underscored Baldwin’s global impact, particularly in Europe where he had lived for decades. The documentary highlighted how Baldwin’s analysis of race, sexuality, and power resonated internationally, offering a cross-continental reflection on Black liberation. The film’s release in London affirmed the transatlantic legacy of Baldwin’s work in global Black consciousness.
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