The many faces of ballroom in Beyoncé’s Renaissance
The record-breaking premiere of Queen B’s concert film highlights the beating heart of queer and trans communities. WORDS BY MIKELLE STREET HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER It’s Beyonce’s world and we are all just living in it.
At least that’s what it feels like when you watch Renaissance: a Film By Beyonce — don’t worry, no major spoilers here, although it’s a concert film so there’s only so much one can spoil.
Written, created, and directed by Beyonce herself, the film shows the tour in all of its high-definition and supremely-choreographed glory.
But, it most importantly shows the intention behind it. Renaissance took four years of planning to stage, and with many elements of the process revealed, any true fan was all the more enthralled with the behemoth that was the tour.
