Classic Black Cinema Series: Come Back Charleston Blue

A sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem, this 1972 film reintroduces detectives Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) as they investigate the return of the legendary vigilante, Charleston Blue.

Blending sharp humor, suspense, and rich cultural flavor, Come Back, Charleston Blue offers a vivid snapshot of Black cinema in the early 1970s. With memorable performances and a soundtrack featuring the incomparable musician Donny Hathaway, this film is both a time capsule and a lasting fan favorite.

Don't miss your chance to revisit or discover this classic film in a lively 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.