This film was originally selected as an AFI Movie Club pick on December 7, 2020.
This riveting rendition of “Carmen” with an all-Black cast, CARMEN JONES (1954) stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte. Dandridge was nominated for an Oscar® for her performance, making her the first person of color to be nominated for a leading role.
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