

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Classic Black Cinema Series: "Scott Joplin"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: View the riveting biopic classic film about the greatest ragtime pianist, Scott Joplin, starring the iconic actor Billy Dee Williams.About this EventA sweeping biographical drama about Scott Joplin, the pioneering African American composer and pianist who rose to become the most celebrated figure in ragtime history. Featuring powerful performances by Billy Dee Williams, Margaret Avery, and Clifton Davis, the film brings to life the passion and perseverance behind Joplin’s music.This classic drama traces Joplin’s triumphs and struggles. From his move to Missouri in the late nineteenth century to pursue work as a piano teacher, to his emergence as a groundbreaking and widely celebrated ragtime composer whose music would leave a lasting mark on American culture.Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover this classic film from 1977 in a vibrant and culturally rich setting!  For directions and parking, tap/click here.About Classic Black Cinema SeriesSpecifically designed to expose the community to the vast artistic value of Black film over the years, the film series aims to appeal to as diverse a population as possible and foster a deeper appreciation for Black cinema.Curator and host Felix Curtis moved 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, for which he later served as Executive Director.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/classic-black-cinema-series-scott-joplin/100001983126661228
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Music, Theatre, Festivals, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **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**: 35.22337329999999
- **long**: -80.84822020000001
- **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (https://allevents.in/org/harvey-b-gantt-center-for-african-american-arts-culture/22512988)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 13 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Art, Music, Theatre, Festivals, performances
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Classic Black Cinema Series: "Scott Joplin" ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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