The 45-minute documentary explores Florida’s vibrant mid-20th-century circuit for Black entertainers. Through interviews with R&B and blues legends, the film offers stories from those who lived and loved the scene. Music and a question-and-answer session will follow.
The film explores the historic network of venues that provided performance opportunities for Black musicians and entertainers during the era of racial segregation. This specific documentary often features Florida-based clubs and the legendary artists—such as Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Ella Fitzgerald—who frequented them.
Event Details
- Location: Branscomb Memorial Auditorium, Florida Southern College.
- Time: While specific times can vary by department, most evening screenings at Branscomb typically begin at 7:00 PM
- Admission: This event is free and open to the public.
- This screening aligns with recent local cultural focuses, much like the regional interest seen during “Polk County Taco Week” or the activities at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art.
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