Assembly

Premieres June 22, 2026
Directed by Johnny Symons and Rashaad Newsome

Vogue, AI, and identity collide as an artist creates an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture.

About the Documentary

Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase "Assembly," a groundbreaking exhibit at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. By blending visual art, performance, and artificial intelligence, the project centers the global evolution of vogue while honoring Black and queer resistance and calling for a more liberated future.

The Filmmakers

Johnny Symons

Johnny Symons is an Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker specializing in LGBTQ+ documentaries. His work has premiered at Sundance, SXSW, and SFFILM, screened at 250 festivals, won 25 awards and broadcast in 20 countries. He is a professor at San Francisco State’s School of Cinema and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Rashaad Newsome

Rashaad Newsome is an award-winning artist whose work blends film, performance, technology, and community organizing to explore Black and queer culture. Newsome has exhibited in galleries, museums, and festivals throughout the world and created 15 short films. He holds an honorary doctorate in fine arts from the University of Connecticut.

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