Zou Zou is one of a handful of French musical films made by the flamboyant African -American entertainer Josephine Baker. The star plays a Creole laundress who becomes an overnight stage success when she subs for a tempestuous diva. She goes on to experience the requisite professionals highs and personal lows, and to briefly enjoy the attentions of French matinee idol Jean Gabin. La Baker’s costumes reveal virtually everything but what she’s eaten for breakfast, and her dancing is just a step away from obscenely erotic. in short, the film represents Josephine Baker at her outrageous best, making this film a must see.
IF YOU WANT TO GO:
When: Sunday, August 14, 2011
Location: Harvey B. Gantt Center (551 S. Tryon Street)
Time: 2:00 pm
Ages 18+
Cost: Free with museum admission
http://www.ganttcenter.org/web/page.asp?urh=CalendarViewer&ref=n&id=83
