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

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.