Moonchild: The Life and Music of Yusuf Salim (2026)
2026 · 1h 34m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
Moonchild follows jazz pianist, composer, and mentor Yusuf Salim, from his early years playing on Baltimore’s famed Pennsylvania Avenue to his celebrated contributions to the emerging jazz and Black Muslim communities in his adopted hometown in Durham, North Carolina.
Director: Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez
Writers: Kenny Dalsheimer, Rafael Samanez
Cinematography: John Laww, Warren Gentry
Editor: Rafael Samanez
Cast
Yusuf Salim as Self (Archival Footage)Nnenna Freelon as SelfBus Brown as Self (Archival Footage)Eve Cornelius as SelfElijah Fox-Peck as SelfBilly Stevens as SelfGary Bartz as SelfSister Rhonda Muhammad as SelfImam Oliver Muhammad as SelfLois Deloatch as SelfRobert Towers as SelfDr. Brian Horton as SelfMore like this
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