FACT: Artist’s Choice: Belly [18]

Doors: 18:30. Screening: 19:00

We invited exhibiting artist R.I.P. Germain to guest curate a season of films that have influenced his creative practice. For his final film, R.I.P. Germain has chosen acclaimed music video director Hype Williams’ only feature film to date, 1998’s influential crime drama Belly. The film stars New York hip-hop legends NAS and DMX in their debut roles, alongside T-Boz of TLC and Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man. The story revolves around crime lords Tommy (DMX) and Sincere (NAS), who lead a group of criminals encountering difficulties while expanding their drug-dealing business. Throughout the film, the pair begin to realise that their lives are headed towards a dead end and start to consider taking different paths.

R.I.P. Germain’s immersive exhibition “After GOD, Dudus Comes Next!” (2024) is on display at FACT from Friday 5 July to Sunday 13 October 20204.

Discover the full Artist’s Choice film season

This screening does not include adverts. Doors open 30 minutes before the film is due to start, and the programme will begin promptly at 19:00. Please arrive in plenty of time to help our team ensure everyone has a great experience.