The Harlem in Havana Project
Embark on a riveting journey through time with The Harlem in Havana Project, a compelling multimedia documentary work by artist and filmmaker Leslie Cunningham that pays homage to one of America’s most triumphant traveling girl shows that significantly impacted American entertainment in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Delve into the untold story of Leon Claxton, a courageous African American showman, and one of the father’s of modern American entertainment, who, against the backdrop of the oppressive Jim Crow era, pioneered a spectacular fusion of Black and Cuban entertainment that still resonates with wonder today. The multimedia documentary project work includes:
- Documentary film JIG SHOW | Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana
- Burlesque Education Series
- Brown Skin Showgirls Live Events
- Brown-Skin Showgirls Photography Books
- Harlem in Havana Collector’s Magazine
- A Website Home harleminhavana.com.
Contact Leslie to learn more.
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