Classic Black Cinema Series: The Spook Who Sat By the Door

This striking protest film, adapted from Sam Greenlee's novel, is an important yet controversial indictment of oppression and discrimination. A major African American production of the 1970s, it transcends what many call "blaxploitation."

This is not exploitation but a serious look at racism and the need for people to be accepted and to stand on their own two feet. A fictionalized film, yet still a relevant and wrathful diatribe against the iniquities of the time – a brilliant piece of filmmaking.

Don't miss your chance to revisit or discover this 1973 classic film in a vibrant, 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.