Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Godfather of Caribbean Cool : Actor,Singer Activist Harry Belafonte at Urban Zen NYC

The first time I met Harry Belafonte was up on 125th street. He was narrating a film called Citizen King that my dad was editing for a Martin Luther King day release on channel Thirteen. He was reserved but friendly, classy as all get out and he reminded me of my grandfather. I instantly saw in him,the activist that marched for civil rights along side MLK and Marlon Brando. There is a look in the eye of people that have been witness to a massive cultural, civil and spiritual shift and he had that look...and one of the best profiles ever.
Harry Belafonte photographed by Jean-Philippe Boucicaut
Harry Belafonte photographed by Jean-Philippe Boucicaut