Actor-producer Kelvin Harrison Jr. will join the jury and present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
Harrison Jr. shared a SAG Award with the cast of “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” His recent and upcoming work includes voicing Taka in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” portraying Jean-Michel Basquiat in “Samo Lives” and starring in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” coming to theaters this fall. Related Stories Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, I'm With Her, S.G. Goodman Score Multiple Nominations for Americana Honors & Awards
Returning to Cannes for its second year, the prize honors a filmmaker whose work “demonstrates exceptional storytelling and a meaningful contribution to documentary filmmaking, particularly in addressing urgent global and social issues.”
It was awarded to Eugene Jarecki at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, with a jury including actor and producer Tessa Thompson, and Ross McElwee at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, with a jury including Teo Yoo and Jharrel Jerome.
Harrison Jr. will announce the winner at an invitation-only event on May 18 at the Plage des Palmes. The evening, supported by Think-Film Impact Production, will include a panel discussion, award presentation and reception celebrating documentary filmmaking. The winner will receive a EUR 10,000 cash award in recognition of their contribution to the documentary field.
Source: variety.com