Malcolm D Lee Premieres "Strung" starring Chloe Bailey and Coco Jones at the American Black Film Festival

The 30th American Black Film Festival opening night heated up Miami Beach with the premiere of Peacock and Blumhouse's thriller Strung. In attendance were film stars Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Coco Jones, Romy Woods, Shaun Sutton, and Donna Biscoe. Also in attendance were director Malcolm D. Lee, producer Dominique Telson,

and executive producer Giselle Johnson-Morris. 

Checkout the pictures of the cast on the Red Carpet courtesy of Carl Agard

The audience oohed and ahhed loudly at the screen as the fast pace thriller put them through different twists and unexpected turns. Written by Alan McElroy, Strung is produced by Peachtree & Vine, Blumhouse, in association with Blackmaled Productions, with Tyler Perry, Jason Blum, Tim Palen, Malcolm D. Lee, Dominique Telson, p.g.a. as producers; Philip Waley, Shaun S. Sutton, Alan McElroy, Giselle Johnson-Morris serve as executive producers.

The celebration continued at the Opening Night Party at The Bass Museum, where guests gathered to toast the kickoff of the 30th American Black Film Festival.

Founded in 1997 by Jeff Friday, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is the premier festival dedicated to recognizing Black talent and showcasing film and television content created by and about people of African descent. Each year, the festival brings together filmmakers, industry executives, and audiences from around the world for a five-day celebration of storytelling, culture, and career advancement through screenings, panels, masterclasses, and networking opportunities. The festival’s 30th anniversary edition takes place May 27–31, 2026, in Miami Beach.

"Strung" premieres on Peacock on June 26th.

Checkout the Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT_i0aq-vPs