Newark Black Film Festival: Body and Soul (1925)

Directed by Oscar Micheaux. Runtime: 1 hr 19 min. Not rated.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of this classic silent film, starring Paul Robeson with this free film screening.

A minister is malevolent and sinister behind his righteous disguise: he consorts with, and later extorts, the owner of a gambling house and betrays an honest girl, driving her and himself into ruin.

Entrance

Please enter The Newark Museum of Art through the Main Entrance for all screenings and events during the Newark Black Film Festival. Due to construction, this will be the only entrance used for the Festival.

Seating

All NBFF screenings offer open seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating for guests using wheelchairs or with mobility needs is available on the right and left sides of the auditorium in the back. When the auditorium seating fills, additional seating will be available in our overflow space.

Assistive Listening

The Auditorium is equipped with an assistive listening system. If you would like to use an assistive listening device, please request one from a staff member when you check in. For more accessibility information, please reach out to accessibility@newarkmuseumart.org.

Purchase your pass to the Newark Black Film Festival here.