Digital Release Alert: Following Harry
Blue Harbor Entertainment is proud to present Following Harry, the award-winning, festival-favorite documentary. The film is now available nationwide in the US on Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango, and all major VOD platforms, as well as in Canada on Amazon and Apple TV. (EG PR, 2026)
🎬 About the Film
Directed by Susanne Rostock (Sing Your Song), Following Harry joins legendary artist and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte as he embarks on a deeply personal and reflective journey, inspiring the next generation of entertainers and activists to disrupt injustice across the globe and strive for impactful change.
This intimate documentary chronicles the last twelve years of Belafonte’s life, highlighting his enduring commitment to social justice. Fueled by a tremendous sense of urgency, the film provides a rare window into both his public endeavors and private moments—capturing his journey from the aftermath of Trayvon Martin’s death, to his engagements in the Ferguson protests, the creation of the Women’s March (conceived in his office), and the profound conversations held in his home.
“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.”
— Harry Belafonte
🏆 Accolades & Festival Highlights
- Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
- Winner:
- Sidewalk Film Festival Jury Award
- The BronzeLens Cinema & Social Justice Award
- Cleveland International Film Festival FilmSlam Award
👥 Featured Cast & Credits
- Featuring: Harry Belafonte, Aja Monet, Angela Davis, Aloe Blacc, Carmen Perez, Chuck D, Gina Belafonte, Jamie Foxx, Jesse Williams, Kerry Kennedy, Matt Post, Phillip Agnew, Rod Starz, Rosario Dawson, Sean Pica, & Talib Kweli, among many others.
- Directed by: Susanne Rostock
- Produced by: Frankie Nasso, Edward Zeng, Susanne Rostock
- Executive Produced by: Mimi Polk Gitlin, David Dinerstein, Pamela Belafonte, Jeff Kranzdorf
- Co-Executive Producers: Irene Mu, Kimberly Olsen
- Cinematographer: Martina Radwan
- Music Composed by: Hahn Rowe
- Production Companies: Produced by NextG, SparkIce, and Belafonte-Nasso-Zeng Productions, in co-production with MML
- Specifications: 90 Minutes | English | Color/B&W | Feature Documentary, USA
🌟 About Harry Belafonte
Born in Harlem in 1927, Harry Belafonte spent part of his childhood in Jamaica, which became his lifelong cultural reservoir. As a civil rights leader, he developed a deep friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. starting in the early 1950s.
Beyond his activism, Belafonte brought African music to global audiences, winning a GRAMMY Award alongside Miriam Makeba for their 1965 album An Evening with Belafonte and Makeba. He also spearheaded the historic USA for Africa project behind the 1985 charity single “We Are the World.” In November 2022, he received the Early Influence Award at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
📽️ About Blue Harbor Entertainment
Established in 2023 by industry veterans Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina, and Seth Needle, Blue Harbor Entertainment is a boutique distributor of independent films. Blue Harbor empowers filmmakers with full-scale distribution and marketing solutions spanning theatrical releases, home entertainment, VOD, streaming platforms, and television.
