Shaolin Jazz to present live-scored screening of “The Last Dragon” at University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Winston-Salem, NC — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), in collaboration with Shaolin Jazz, will host a multimedia film event as part of its Filmmaking Symposium on Friday, November 7.

Shaolin Jazz Live-Scored Screening of “The Last Dragon” at UNCSA

The program will feature a screening of the 1985 martial arts action comedy “The Last Dragon”, accompanied by a live music score performed by DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz.

The event will take place at the ACE Main Theatre, located on the UNCSA campus at 1533 S. Main Street in Winston-Salem. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the screening scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

About “CAN I KICK IT?” series

Shaolin Jazz’s “CAN I KICK IT?” series integrates live DJ scoring with cult and classic films, offering audiences a reimagined cinematic experience. During the screening, DJ 2-Tone Jones will perform a live score using a curated blend of funk, soul, hip-hop, rock, and other genres. The music will be mixed in real time to align with the film’s narrative and emotional beats, including both action sequences and romantic scenes.

“This isn’t just playing a DJ set during a movie,” said DJ 2-Tone Jones. “We incorporate the music with the movie so you can still follow the plot and hear the dialogue. It’s weaving music over and under the film audio, just scoring the film, scene by scene.”

About The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon, directed by Michael Schultz, follows martial arts student Leroy Green (played by Taimak) on his quest to reach the “final level” of mastery. Along the way, he becomes romantically involved with singer and video disc jockey Laura Charles (played by Vanity) and confronts multiple adversaries, including a vengeful record producer and a violent rival fighter. The film explores themes of personal growth, resilience, and the tension between power and love.

Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Shaolin Jazz, offering insight into the creative process behind the live scoring and the broader goals of the “CAN I KICK IT?” series.

More information on Shaolin Jazz Live-Scored Screening of “The Last Dragon” at UNCSA

For additional details about the event, visit [UNCSA’s Filmmaking Symposium page here.