In November 1948, James Baldwin left New York and, thanks to a fellowship grant, relocated to Paris. The 24-year-old writer would spend most of the next decade there, escaping American racism and his own social alienation, ensconcing himself in the city’s Algerian quarters and the community of Left Bank artists in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and writing his first books.
Jimmy (2026) is a history and drama film directed by Yashaddai Owens, released on July 31, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Benny O. Arthur.
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Directed by Yashaddai Owens, written by Yashaddai Owens, produced by Yashaddai Owens and Ava Woo Kaufman.
From 1948 to 1957, author James Baldwin relocated from New York to Paris in hopes of finding a more fulfilling life, both personally and creatively. But what was that experience actually like for a young African-American man who had grown wary of the relentless discrimination he had faced in his homeland, both on the basis of his race and sexual orientation? That’s what this documentary-style release attempts to…
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The main cast of Jimmy (2026) includes Benny O. Arthur. The film was directed by Yashaddai Owens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jimmy was released on July 31, 2026 and runs for 1h 7m.
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