NRPL Film Series: A Celebration of Black Movie Musicals - CARMEN JONES (1954)

Program Type:

Film/ Cinema

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm.

Event Details

CARMEN JONES (1954)  - Directed by Otto Preminger – 105 mins.; Starring Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey

The tale of the cigarette-maker Carmen and the Spanish cavalry soldier Don Jose is translated into a modern-day story of a parachute factory worker and a stalwart GI named Joe who is about to go to flying school. Conflict arises when a prize-ring champ captures the heart of Carmen after she has seduced Joe and caused him to go AWOL.

Registration is suggested.  Register online or call (914) 813-3706.

Join New Rochelle librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali for a screening of this Hollywood musical that spotlights great Black stars of the stage and screen. Chris will introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion.

 

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