Billed as a "visual album" that was written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé, BLACK IS KING offers a series of music videos linked together by common themes and recurring characters, ideas, and settings. Dialogue is pulled from The Lion King and elsewhere to construct vignettes that follow a young boy from infanthood on his search for identity. We see how family, community, ancestry, culture, fate, and self confidence all play a role in your life experience. Narration and lyrics instruct young Black people to stay true to themselves on their path, rely on their loved ones for support, and overcome setbacks and obstacles, including racism. Set in unspecified locations in Africa, the film's main message is to empower Black people to appreciate and take pride in their African heritage and culture.
