The variety of films available on the reel encouraged continual indulgence. The original 1975 Dolemite ‘blaxploitation’ comedy movie that screened can now be compared to the recent 2019 hit My Name is Dolemite featuring Eddie Murphy. Another throwback film shown was Poetic Justice—screened as a tribute to late renowned producer John Singleton. Miles Davis: Birth of Cool, Clemency, Queen and Slim, and award winning actress Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Harriet were all popular 2019 feature films that filled the theatre.

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