Name: Classic Black Cinema Series: Sweet Love, Bitter
Start: 2026-06-14T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-14T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Classic Black Cinema Series: Sweet Love, Bitter

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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Visit the Gantt and view this classic 1967 Black film exploring the brilliance and struggles of a famous saxophonist.

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Sweet Love, Bitter (aka It Won’t Rub Off Baby!) is a gritty, convincing film that offers a downbeat portrait of a talented musician’s self-destruction, starring legendary comic Dick Gregory in a dramatic role. Drawing on the tragic story of Charlie Parker, the movie documents the last days of Richie “Eagle” Stokes, a brilliant yet addicted and aimless saxophonist. Down-and-out professor Don Murray befriends Eagle in this tragic, reflective story, which features affecting performances. Max Waldron arranged the film’s jazzy score with Chick Corea.Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover this 1967 classic film in a vibrant, culturally rich environment!

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