The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crow Era

Filmmakers and music historians William Wirths (aka Rev. Billy C. Wirtz) and Bob Kealing will show and discuss their film, “The Florida Chitlin’ Circuit: Where the Legends Came to Play During the Jim Crowe Era,” exploring the cultural economic conditions that shaped American popular music in the mid-20th century. Particular attention will be given to the trailblazing performers of the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” a system of venues from Detroit to Tampa for African American artists during an era of racial segragation.

Doors open at 6:30 PM.