Harry Belafonte Retrospective

Harry Belafonte was an actor, singer, activist, producer, and trailblazer. After his death this past April at the age of 96, he left behind a staggering legacy. This retrospective aims to shine a light on his brilliance as a performer on the silver screen, his influence during the Civil Rights Movement, and his push for greater autonomy for Black actors, directors, and producers as the founder of Belafonte Enterprises. Showcasing work ranging from his earliest roles of the 1950s such as Carmen Jones to his final performance in 2018’s BlacKkKlansman, the series will survey over half a century in the career of and pay tribute to a Black cultural icon who sought to bring forth those greater truths in every aspect of his artistry.