Name: Classic Black Cinema Series: A Man Called Adam
Start: 2026-05-10T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Classic Black Cinema Series: A Man Called Adam

Founded in 1974 and named for Charlotte civic leader and former mayor Harvey Bernard Gantt, the Gantt Center’s mission is to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent. Designed by reknowned architech Philip Freelon, co-designer of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in our nation's capital, the Gantt Center features fine art exhibits from around the world, culture programs & events, and digital art technology. Visit ganttcenter.org for more information.

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A classic musical drama about a troubled jazz trumpeter, starring legendary stars like Sammy Davis Jr., Cicely Tyson, and Louis Armstrong.

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Visit the Gantt on Mother's Day Sunday for an afternoon of culture and classic cinema!Legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. headlines a star-studded cast, including Cicely Tyson, Louis Armstrong, and Ossie Davis, in this powerful drama about a jazz musician who has it all: love, friendship, and fame. Yet, he is tormented by the past and struggles with alcoholism and racism, which threaten to destroy him and his career. This film is beautifully shot in black-and-white.Notably, A Man Called Adam is one of the first major American films to feature an African American producer, Ike Jones.Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover this 1966 classic film in a vibrant, culturally rich setting!🚗 For directions and parking, tap/click <a href="https://www.ganttcenter.org/visit-the-gantt/directions/" title="https://www.ganttcenter.org/visit-the-gantt/directions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

About Classic Black Cinema SeriesSpecifically designed to expose the community to the vast artistic value of Black film over the years, the film series aims to appeal to as diverse a population as possible and foster a deeper appreciation for Black cinema.Curator and host Felix Curtis moved to Charlotte from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, where he curated the San Francisco Black Film Festival and Black Filmworks, the annual film festival component of the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, for which he later served as Executive Director.

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