Black Caesar

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Tommy Gibbs is a tough kid with big dreams. Sick of being victimised by crooked cops and gangsters, he decides he’s going to fight his way to the top. Tommy works his way up the criminal food chain, eventually taking on hits for the Italian mafia. Reluctantly accepted into 'The Family,' Tommy’s influence and aggression grows, eventually threatening to tear the ghetto apart in a bloody gang war. 

Screening as a Double Bill with Hell up in Harlem. Book tickets for both for 20% off.

The screening will be accompanied by a special talk from Josiah Howard on the genre.

Josiah Howard writes on popular culture and is a senior contributor at The Deuce and Furious Cinema. His best-selling books include Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide, Cher: Strong Enough and Donna Summer: Her Life & Music. An expert on Blaxploitation, Mr. Howard lectures at university and presents film festivals internationally. Regularly featured on radio, TV and in documentaries, his writing credits include articles for the American Library of Congress, the New York Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.