September 6, 2026
CARMEN JONES (1954) – AFI Movie Club
A riveting rendition of “Carmen” with an all-Black cast, CARMEN JONES (1954) stars Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge – who earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance as the title character, making her the first person of color to be nominated for a leading role. The film also marked the first movie title sequence...
July 19, 2025
BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) – AFI Movie Club
Starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree and founding American Film Institute Vice-Chair Sidney Poitier opposite Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee, BUCK AND THE PREACHER (1972) also marked the screen legend’s celebrated directorial debut. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about BUCK AND THE PREACHER. Where to stream BUCK AND THE PREACHER BUCK AND THE...
October 17, 2021
AFI Movie Club Rewind: CARMEN JONES
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 African American woman to be nominated for a leading...
December 7, 2020
AFI Movie Club: CARMEN JONES
This riveting rendition of "Carmen" with an all-Black cast, CARMEN JONES stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte. Dandridge was nominated for an Oscar® for her performance, making her the first African American woman to be nominated for a leading role. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch CARMEN JONES Now CARMEN JONES - Reelgood...
June 20, 2020
AFI Movie Club: NATIONTIME-GARY
William Greaves’ documentary NATIONTIME–GARY documents the inaugural National Black Political Convention and is narrated by the legendary Sidney Poitier – recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award. IndieCollect’s new 4k restoration of NATIONTIME–GARY screened online at AFI DOCS 2020. Watch Richard Roundtree announce today’s film: Movie Trivia about NATIONTIME – GARY -DID YOU KNOW that…
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