Classic Black Cinema Series: Cane River

A milestone in independent Black cinema, Horace B. Jenkins' Cane River is a luminous, heartfelt love story that highlights the beauty and tension of Black life in the American South. Set amidst love, tradition, and deep-rooted class divides, the film offers an intimate look at identity, unity, and belonging.

Emotionally compelling and sincere, Cane River is a powerful tribute to Black love. Writer/director Jenkins created an engaging story that stands as a testament to cultural heritage and self-discovery.

Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover this classic 1982 film in a vibrant and culturally rich setting!

Specifically designed as a vehicle to expose the community to the vast artistic value black film has had throughout the years, the goal of the film series is to appeal to as diverse a population as possible and further the appreciation of Black cinema.

Curator and host, Felix Curtis, came 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, where he later served as Executive Director.