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Free Event: Cane River + Introduction from Cinema Curator Matthew Barrington

Senior Community Screening

,Cinema 2

Horace B. Jenkins’s long-lost charming 1982 American romantic drama exploring a racially charged love story.

Set in the Natchitoches Parish, one of Louisiana’s first free communities of colour, Cane River is a Romeo and Juliet–esque love story starring Richard Romain and Tommye Myrick. They portray a young couple navigating the enduring divides of race and class, tensions that continue to resonate in America today, culminating in a poignant and unexpected ending.

Following the untimely death of director Horace Jenkins in 1982, the film saw only limited screenings before disappearing from view for nearly four decades.

Tagged with: Cinema Senior Community Screenings
Film information
  • Release year   1982
  • Country of origin   USA
  • Director   Horace Jenkins
  • Runtime   1hr 44mins

Ticket prices

Standard
Free Admission. Booking required.

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.