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"The Girl from Chicago" (1932) concludes our Capital Pictures: In Body and Soul series spotlighting pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. Blending romance, suspense, and social commentary, The Girl from Chicago follows a Secret Service agent who falls in love while undercover in Mississippi. After rescuing a young teacher from a local crime boss, the couple escapes to Harlem, only to become entangled in a new world of danger when they are swept into a murder investigation. With its vibrant nightclub scenes and gripping plot twists, the film captures the complexity and energy of Black life in the early 20th century from the Deep South to the Harlem Renaissance.
This screening will feature a live, improvised musical set by talented Jackson-based pianist Chris Nash, known for his dynamic performances rooted in blues and boogie woogie.
Ticket $5; Registration required. Cash bar available.
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380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS, United States, Mississippi 39201
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