BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions(2025)
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions Synopsis
Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic textures of a record album, weaving fiction and history in an immersive journey where the fictionalized figures of W. E. B Du Bois and Marcus Garvey join artists, musicians, Joseph’s family, and even Twitter chats, in a vision for black consciousness.
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) is a documentary film directed by Kahlil Joseph, released on November 28, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Kaneza Schaal, Hope Giselle, Shaunette Renée Wilson and Tony Okungbowa. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kahlil Joseph
- Writers:
- Kahlil Joseph, Saidiya Hartman, Irvin Hunt
- Producers:
- Kahlil Joseph, Onye Anyanwu, Amy Greenleaf
- Cinematographer:
- Bradford Young
- Composer:
- Klein
- Production:
- Rich Spirit, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, BLKNWS
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) Trailer
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions Videos & Clips
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Official Teaser
Teaser
BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS Clip | TIFF 2025
Clip
Black World-Making with the BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions Team
Featurette
Kahlil Joseph, Onye Anyanwu, Peter Fernandez, and Madebo Fatunde on BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
Featurette
Kahlil Joseph, Onye Anyanwu & Kaneza Schaal on BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions
Featurette
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kaneza Schaal
Kaneza Schaal
as Young W.E.B. Du Bois & Funmilayo Akachukwu
- Hope Giselle
Hope Giselle
as Lady
Shaunette Renée Wilson
as Shayla Morris & Sarah
Tony Okungbowa
as The Rum Tycoon
- Zora Casebere
Zora Casebere
as Max
Peter Jay Fernandez
as W.E.B. Dubois
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Shirley Graham Du Bois
- John Tijani
John Tijani
as Robert
Tony Tambi
as Sana
Ama K. Abebrese
as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Noel Arthur
as Desmond
- Alzo Slade
Alzo Slade
as BLKNWS Anchor
Key crew
Directed by Kahlil Joseph, written by Kahlil Joseph, Saidiya Hartman and Irvin Hunt, produced by Kahlil Joseph, Onye Anyanwu and Amy Greenleaf.
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions online?
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions?
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The main cast of BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) includes Kaneza Schaal, Hope Giselle, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Tony Okungbowa and Zora Casebere. The film was directed by Kahlil Joseph. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions released?
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions was released on November 28, 2025 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions worth watching?
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BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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