Casey’s Long-Awaited Solo Album
For more than a decade, Casey Benjamin worked to create his first solo album — a deeply personal expression of his life, musical evolution, and refusal to be confined by genre or expectation. Blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, rock, soul, and fusion, the album brings together Casey’s unmistakable vocals, musicianship, cultural influences, and fearless creative vision. When he passed away in 2024, the project remained unfinished. Today, his family, friends, and collaborators are working to complete the album with care, preserving Casey’s intentions while bringing his long-awaited solo statement to the world.
Casey's Documentary
The documentary follows the life and artistry of Grammy Award–winning musician Casey Benjamin alongside the present-day journey of his family, friends, and collaborators as they work to complete the solo album he left unfinished. Directed by Casey’s older brother, filmmaker Kevin Benjamin, the film draws upon intimate family footage, performances, unreleased recordings, and personal conversations to reveal the artist beyond the stage. Moving between Casey’s evolution as a genre-defying musician and the collective effort to carry his vision forward, the documentary explores creativity, identity, family, grief, and the enduring power of artistic legacy.
The People Behind the Documentary
Director/Producer: Kevin Benjamin
As the director and producer of the documentary about Casey Benjamin, Kevin Benjamin brings both a filmmaker’s perspective and the intimate understanding of an older brother. A Queens-born, Los Angeles–based filmmaker with more than two decades of experience across film production, studio operations, and digital media, Kevin draws upon his shared history with Casey, firsthand knowledge of his creative journey, and deep connection to their family’s Grenadian and Panamanian roots. The film marks Kevin’s feature documentary directorial debut and reflects his commitment to preserving Casey’s full story—his artistry, individuality, humor, struggles, and enduring legacy—with honesty and care.
Producer: Liz Vogel
Liz Vogel is a purpose-driven leader whose work spans social change, philanthropy, strategy, storytelling, and community building. She currently serves as Executive Director of New Pluralists and previously led a philanthropic advising practice that helped individuals and organizations translate their values into meaningful action. Liz joins the documentary as a producer, bringing her talents in strategic planning, fundraising, relationship building, and designing experiences that connect people around a shared purpose. As Kevin Benjamin’s partner of more than 18 years, she knew Casey as family and brings both a deeply personal connection to his story and a commitment to helping his legacy reach and inspire audiences.
Producer: Collin L. Hinds
Collin L. Hinds brings more than two decades of experience supporting documentary and feature film projects, with strengths in producing, fundraising, and relationship building. His credits include executive producer of Finding Faith (2025) and associate producer of TRUE: An Immersive Cinematic Experience, created by and starring Matthew Law. Introduced through a mutual friend’s discussion group for primarily Black men, Collin and Kevin Benjamin connected through their shared Caribbean heritage, New York ties, and love of film, music, and meaningful storytelling. After learning about Casey’s artistry, Collin joined the documentary as a producer, bringing his collaborative spirit and commitment to preserving cultural legacies and serving communities through storytelling.
Producer: Richard Calhoun II
Richard Calhoun II is an Emmy Award–winning producer with more than 15 years of experience in television development, casting, and production. His credits include senior producer on Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall, which won the 2025 Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Cultural Series, as well as The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer. Richard and Kevin Benjamin began their careers together as production assistants, building a friendship and trust that have endured for decades. Reuniting professionally for the Casey Benjamin documentary, Richard brings his production expertise, collaborative spirit, and personal commitment to helping Kevin share his brother’s story.