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Black Kung Fu Cinema knuckles up for Hybrid Blaxploitation Film Screenings in Durham, NC
The program is a traveling exhibition and screening series which aims to showcase Blaxploitation, kung fu, and action films.
Speller Street Films presents Black Kung Fu Cinema in partnership with The Pinhook and Mo’ Better Soul.
The program is a traveling exhibition and screening series which aims to showcase Blaxploitation, kung fu, and action films.
Black Kung Fu Cinema
Black Kung Fu Cinema will show The Black Dragon’s Revenge, starring martial arts legend Ron Van Clief and TNT Jackson, starring actress / model Jean Bell.
Black Dragon’s Revenge
In The Black Dragon’s Revenge, Martial arts legend Ron Van Clief stars as an investigator trying to solve the mystery of Bruce Lee’s death. Rival gangs get in his way, but he’s ready for any kind of bone-breaking mayhem.
The Black Dragon’s Revenge screens on April 23rd. Doors open at 6pm, music at 7pm, with the film starting at 8pm. There will also be a pre-recorded Q&A with Ron Van Clief after the film.
TNT Jackson
In TNT Jackson, Karate expert T.N.T. Jackson (Jean Bell) leaves Harlem and goes to Hong Kong to look for her brother who has disappeared after getting on the wrong side of the mob.
TNT Jackson screens on May 21st. Doors open at 6pm, music at 7pm, with the film starting at 8pm. There will also be a pre-recorded Q&A with Jean Bell after the film.
Both events will take place at The Pinhook (117 W Main St.) in downtown Durham, North Carolina.
DJ Preach Jacobs will provide the soundtrack before each screening with a blend of 70s music mixed with hip-hop and martial arts themes.
Merchandise will be available for purchase and Go Yaki, an Afro-Japanese Hibachi food truck, will also be at both events with food available for purchase.
Tickets for both screenings are $10 and can be purchased in advance at www.thepinhook.com or at the door on the day of the events. Proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 48 hours of showtime required for entry.
Virtual tickets are also available for those who can’t attend in-person.
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