Congo Cabaret (2018)

Congo Cabaret (2018) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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

Congo Cabaret 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.