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Black Zombie documentary release

Overview

Maya Annik Bedward’s feature documentary *Black Zombie* premiered at SXSW in March 2026, tracing the zombie’s roots from Haitian Vodou to Hollywood horror. After its debut, the film screened at a series of festivals—including Hot Docs, the Blackstar Film Festival, Fantasia in Montreal and the BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia—gaining attention for its blend of archival footage, interviews with cultural historians and horror figures such as Slash and Tom Savini.

Following the festival run, Kino Lorber acquired U.S. distribution rights, scheduling a limited theatrical opening on 11 September 2026. By early August, the documentary secured additional international deals: Blue Finch took the UK and Australian markets, expanding its reach beyond North America. The film’s promotional narrative emphasizes dismantling harmful stereotypes linking Vodou to black magic while using the zombie metaphor to explore the legacy of slavery.

Overall, the snapshots chart the documentary’s progression from festival premiere to multi‑territory distribution and imminent theatrical release.

Entities

Haitian Vodou · Black Zombie · Kino Lorber · Slash · Maya Annik Bedward

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Maya Annik Bedward's 'Black Zombie' documentary debuts internationally

    Maya Annik Bedward’s documentary Black Zombie, tracing Haitian Vodou roots of the zombie, screens at festivals worldwide and secures U.S., UK and Australian distribution, aiming to debunk harmful stereotypes.

  2. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Black Zombie Documentary Opens in U.S. Theaters

    Maya Annik Bedward's documentary *Black Zombie* premieres after a festival run and opens in select U.S. theaters on Sept 11, 2026, exploring zombies’ Haitian roots and Hollywood evolution.

Sources

deadlinehollywooddaily.com · thewordisbond.com