Producers: Frank Nasso, Edward Zeng, and Susanne Rostock
Description:
Following Harry 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 endeavors 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, 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.”
Biography:
Susanne Rostock's filmmaking is a stunning 40 years of some of the most compelling documentaries of each decade. Her most recent film, Following Harry, is a sequel to her film, Sing Your Song, about Harry Belafonte's earlier life as an artist and activist. This film received awards around the world, was shortlisted for an Oscar, and garnered the NAACP Image Award and a Gracie for Outstanding Director. She is now working on the documentary Between Starshine and Clay: The Hidden Diary of Diahann Carroll.
Frankie Nasso is an award-winning director and producer with over 1 Billion views on YouTube for his work with artists including Andrea Bocelli, Beyoncè, Ice-T, Lil Wayne, and RZA. He has directed Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actors, and his films have earned recognition at the top film festivals including Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, and Venice. Frankie was selected as 2nd Unit Director and Co-Producer for the documentary Sing Your Song.
Edward Zeng is an entrepreneur, venture investor and private equity fund manager based in Silicon Valley and globally. The World Economic Forum selected him as a "Global Leader of Tomorrow." He has been profiled by Forbes, Time Magazine, Red Herring, and the South China Morning Post.
