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Jazz Legends & Cinematic Icons
19th African American Film Festival
February 13–16 • Curated by Dr. Terri Francis
THE KRAVIS CENTER
5-Show Series $60 • Includes Opening Night Reception
Save $25 when you purchase the entire series
All films in Rinker Playhouse • General admission
African American Film Festival
Jazz and cinema have a longstanding collaboration. JAZZ LEGENDS
AND CINEMATIC ICONS presents just five of the most exquisite duets
ever between jazz and the movies.
Join Dr. Terri Francis, professor and author of Josephine Baker’s
Cinematic Prism for the 19th Annual African American Film
Festival—a feast for the eyes and a listening session for the soul.
Notes from Curator, Dr. Terri Francis
Dr. Terri Francis
Estate of Emil Bieber, Klaus Niermann, Getty Image
“This year’s film
festival explores
the international
love affair between
jazz musicians and
the silver screen.”
SIREN OF THE TROPICS
Thursday, February 13 at 6:30pm
Silent film with music (1927) 1 hour, 26 minutes, Not Rated
Tickets $25
Includes opening night reception at 5:30pm
prior to the film on Thursday, February 13.
Beverages and lite bites will be served.
PARIS BLUES
Friday, February 14
at 6:30pm
SOUL
Saturday, February 15
at 1pm
MO’ BETTER BLUES
Saturday, February 15
at 6:30pm
(1961) 1 hour, 38 minutes,
Not Rated
(2020) Disney Pixar
animated feature,
1 hour, 40 minutes,
Rated PG
(1990) 2 hours, 7 minutes,
Rated R
Tickets $15
Tickets $15
Tickets $15
JAZZ ON A
SUMMER’S DAY
Sunday, February 16
at 1pm
(1959) Documentary,
1 hour, 21 minutes,
Not Rated
Tickets $15
