SERIES
July 31–August 2 at the Trylon
LAWRENCE HILTON-JACOBS, YOU KEEP ON STEPPIN’!
Though perhaps best known for his role as Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter, Hilton-Jacobs appeared in these two milestone Black films in the 1970s prior to appearing in the popular TV series. Effortlessly charming, he commands the screen with his easy demeanor and infectious smile.
(1975, 107m) dir Michael Schultz w/Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Cynthia Davis. Cochise (Hilton-Jacobs), Preach (Turman), and friends are aimless high school seniors dreaming of more. Shot on location in Chicago, Cooley High touched a generation of Black youth and paved the way for films like Menace II Society. FRI 7:00 SAT 5:00 9:15 SUN…
Screenings: August 1 5:00, 9:15, August 2 7:00, July 31 7:00
(1978, 90m) dir Noel Nosseck w/Bryan O’Dell, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Renn Woods. The Kingsmen are a tough Los Angeles crew headed by a Vietnam vet, Rommel (Hilton-Jacobs). When one of their members dies from an overdose, they hunt down the dealers responsible. Propelled by War’s fantastic score, Youngblood is a blaxploitation classic with a heart. …
Screenings: July 31 9:15, August 1 7:15, August 2 5:00