The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture screens U-Carmen as part of its ongoing Classic International Black Cinema Series. In the film, lines are crossed when leading characters Carmen (Pauline Malefane), a cigarette roller in a factory near Cape Town, and Jongikhaya (Andie Tshoni), a cop with an unprofessional interest Carmen, meet. Jongikhaya’s lust for Carmen ultimately leads him to commit illegal activities. Ahhh, the power of love!
Free with museum admission ($5-$8). April 29, 2 p.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S. Tryon St. 704-547-3700. www.aacc-charlotte.org.
This article appears in Apr 3-9, 2012.
