Congo Cabaret (2018)
Harlem, 1926. A “sweetman” Zeddy, living off a woman, brings a country girl he’s trying to impress to a gay-owned cabaret. There he meets a friend, Jake, whose girlfriend, Congo Rose, is the singer there. Drama swirls around the characters as Zeddy confronts the cabaret owner, about his sexuality. Congo Rose, seeking to reignite her man’s fading interest, puts on a performance, with her Pansy Dancer, of a Bessie Smith song that seduces the whole room, especially Zeddy.
Director: Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield
Genre: History, Drama, Music
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: March 10, 2018
Cast
- Kevin Daniels - Billy the Wolf
- Nic Few - Jake
- Parisa Fitz-Henley - Congo Rose
- Julio Marcelino - Pansy Dancer
- Karen Obilom - Myrtle
- Damian T. Raven - Catfish
- Russell Richardson - Zeddy
- Darryl Stephens - Emcee
Screenplay
- Robert Philipson (Co-Writer)
- Quincy LeNear Gossfield (Co-Writer)
Production: Shoga Films
Original Language: en
Themes
Resistance Against Racism
Keywords
lgbt, harlem, new york city, black history, harlem renaissance, black lgbt, gay history, lgbt history
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Congo Cabaret about?
- Harlem, 1926. A “sweetman” Zeddy, living off a woman, brings a country girl he’s trying to impress to a gay-owned cabaret. There he meets a friend, Jake, whose girlfriend, Congo Rose, is the singer there. Drama swirls around the characters as Zeddy confronts the cabaret owner, about his sexuality. Congo Rose, seeking to reignite her man’s fading interest, puts on a performance, with her Pansy Dancer, of a Bessie Smith song that seduces the whole room, especially Zeddy.
- Who directed Congo Cabaret?
- Congo Cabaret was directed by Deondray Gossfield, Quincy LeNear Gossfield.
- Who stars in Congo Cabaret?
- Congo Cabaret stars Kevin Daniels, Nic Few, Parisa Fitz-Henley, Julio Marcelino, Karen Obilom, Damian T. Raven.
- How long is Congo Cabaret?
- Congo Cabaret has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Congo Cabaret?
- Congo Cabaret is a History, Drama, Music film.
- What are the themes of Congo Cabaret?
- The themes of Congo Cabaret include: Resistance Against Racism.