# Event Details - **Event Name**: Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Visit the Gantt for a monthly featured film screening in the Classic Black Cinema Series! Witness the rich history of Black filmmaking.About this EventThe provocatively titled Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. finds actor Spencer Williams indulging his roles as an entertainer and message-maker in this melodrama of “bad girl” Harlem performer Gertie LaRue (Francine Everett).LaRue arrives on the fictional Caribbean island of “Rinidad” to play upon men’s affections. Ultimately, Dirty Gertie’s manipulative ways catch up with her! She becomes the target of two crusading “Back to Africa” missionaries and, eventually, herself the target of a discarded former lover hellbent on violent revenge.🚘 Tap/click here for directions and parkingAbout The Classic Black Cinema SeriesSpecifically 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/classic-black-cinema-series-dirty-gertie-from-harlem-usa/100002002831810861 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, performances, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - **lat**: 35.223333330886 - **long**: -80.847947226538 - **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a1bf9847d4d5484b1334dc3a1601ec10a934f7c23ca7d583071d9f1e92bea383-rimg-w500-h380-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791045979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. being held? - **A:** Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. takes place on Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.? - **A:** Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Classic Black Cinema Series: Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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