Crosstown Theater

Makaya McCraven is a beat scientist. The bleeding edge drummer, producer, and sonic collagist is one of Chicago’s savviest cultural players and a multi-talented force whose inventive process & intuitive, cinematic style defy categorization.

Called “a sound visionary” (jazzinchicago.org) who is “not your everyday jazz drummer”(thewordisbond.com), McCraven brilliantly moves between genres and pushes the boundaries of jazz and rhythm to create forms of his own.

Crosstown Arts presents the Mahogany Chamber Performances series finale, featuring dazzling duo repertoire by Latin and Black composers at Crosstown Theater. Come hear the musical prowess of Memphis' very own Adam Sadberry (flute), Frances Cobb (harp), and a rare chance to hear repertoire for two pianos featuring Artina McCain and Adrienne Park. Featuring works by Astor Piazzola, Aldo Lopez Gavilan, Valerie Coleman, Carlos Salzedo, Samuel Coleridge Taylor, and more!

The Mahogany Chamber Performances is a series of three chamber music concerts curated by Dr. Artina McCain, spotlighting Black and other underrepresented composers and performers.

On a photo shoot in Ghana, an American model slips back in time, becomes enslaved on a plantation and bears witness to the agony of her ancestral past.

Sandrine Bonnaire won the Best Actress César for her portrayal of the defiant young drifter Mona, found frozen to death in a ditch at the beginning of Vagabond. Agnès Varda pieces together Mona’s story through flashbacks told by those who encountered her (played by a largely nonprofessional cast), producing a splintered portrait of an enigmatic woman.

NASHVILLE is probably one of the most Robert Altman films Robert Altman ever filmed, with MANY characters and MANY story lines!

While the chaotic world around him careers toward the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved tin drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks.

Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts are excited to present a case study of the 2020 Indie Memphis Film Festival “Best Hometowner Documentary Short”, FLOATING PILGRIMS.

"The future of Black film. Pure cinematic power."

Visiting a theme park always provides a bit of thrill and a feeling that you are a close to danger. Imagine visiting a theme park where instead of a rickety roller coaster or weird side show, you got to live a fantasy of time’s past but where everyone else around you is a robot you can either kill or have your way with.