The Great Movies Discussion: Body and Soul (1925) with Special Guests Fritzi Kramer and Annelisa Purdie

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from September 20, 2024 @ 10:00am to October 4, 2024 @ 6:30pm.

Event Details

 

Watch the movie on Kanopy beforehand, then join us for a lively Friday evening discussion on Zoom. Register for this program to receive the Zoom login information via email. 

Body and Soul follows the exploits of an escaped prisoner (Paul Robeson in his film debut) who seeks refuge in the town of Tatesville, Georgia, by passing himself off as a Reverend. He is joined in town by a fellow criminal, and the pair scheme to swindle the phony reverend's congregation of their offerings.  This landmark silent film was directed by Oscar Micheaux, touted as the first Black Filmmaker. 

Joining our discussion will be special guests Fritzi Kramer, silent film expert and creator of Movies Silently. and Annelisa Purdie, reference librarian and classic movie enthusiast.

Not rated, 92 min. 

Hosted by the Maryland City at Russett Library

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