JAZZMO'THOLOGY , in association with the Ambassadors of the Republic of Cuba and of Venezuela, is staging the screening, the UK première, of the documentary film ‘Following Harry’, by US filmmaker Susanne Rostock, on the late, legendary actor, singer and humanitarian activist, HARRY BELAFONTE (1927 - 2023) for International Jazz Day ‘25. Cuba and Venezuela were two societies and peoples whose revolutionary steps into the future Harry included in his narrative. An A-List audience will assemble for the occasion in Bolivar Hall in London’s West End. International Jazz Day has become, since its inception in 2012, the one day in the year when participants in over 190 countries across the globe take the opportunity to express their individual and collective passion for Jazz, the artform and its great exponents!

Following Harry, a film by Susanne Rostock (Sing Your Song), is an intimate documentary that chronicles the last twelve years of legendary Harry Belafonte’s life, highlighting the artist-activist's enduring commitment to social justice. Fueled by his tremendous sense of urgency to inspire the next generation of entertainers and activists to stand for justice, the film provides a window into both his public endeavours and private moments, capturing his journey from the aftermath of the death of Trayvon Martin, to his engagements in the protests in Ferguson, the Women’s March (which was created in his office), to the deeply and profound conversations in his home. The film ultimately amplifies Harry’s belief that “each generation must be responsible for itself. All I can do is leave behind the crumbs of my experience. I have a trail that you can follow, if you find value in it, pick it up and if you don’t, bring something better.”

Live ‘n’ Direct
RAMON GOOSE, Vocals and guitar
JOSEF GASEWICZ, Bass
NDENE NDIIAYE, Percussion
KIEFFER SANTANDER, Congas