JULIEN'S AUCTIONS & TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES (TCM) PRESENT "HARRY BELAFONTE: A MAN OF ACTION" AN EXCLUSIVE AUCTION EVENT HONORING THE LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER, HUMANITARIAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER

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Live and Online Auction in Los Angeles
Thursday, March 6, 2025

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the ultimate destination for Hollywood memorabilia auctions, announced today, "HARRY BELAFONTE: A MAN OF ACTION," their exclusive auction event celebrating the legacy and impact of the Hollywood legend and cultural figure who channeled his groundbreaking career and super stardom to be a force for change. A historic archive of nearly 400 artifacts representing Harry Belafonte's peerless career spanning seven decades as one of the 20^th and 21^st century's most celebrated entertainers and lifelong activist in major civil rights movements from the 1950s through the 21st century, including the American Civil Rights movement, anti-Vietnam War, anti-apartheid, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change will be presented for the first time to the public Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Los Angeles and online at juliensauctions.com

Highlights include (with estimates):

"We Are the World" Items: Lead sheet signed by Harry Belafonte, Bruce Springsteen, Lindsey Buckingham, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Huey Lewis, Kim Carnes, Cyndi Lauper, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, and Paul Simon ($30,000 - $50,000) and 1986 American Music Award ($2,000 - $3,000).

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Relics: Leather couch used by the civil rights leader at Harry Belafonte's New York apartment ($3,000-$5,000) and signed 1964 Southern Christian Leadership Conference letter ($5,000-$7,000).

Musical Instruments & Objects: "An Evening with Harry Belafonte & Friends" PBS Special West African drum ($300-$500) and "Global Carnival" whistle ($200-$300).

Plus, "Belafonte at Carnegie Hall" 1960 Gold Record award ($800-$1,200), Kennedy Center Honor Award ($500-$700), President John F. Kennedy signed letter ($3,000-$5,000), "Trayvon" hooded sweatshirt ($300-$500), artwork, books from friends and fellow activists and more.

Julien's and TCM, in partnership with Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), will also host a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Following Harry on Wednesday, February 19^th with a panel featuring the documentary's director Susanne Rostock, President & CEO of BMAC (Black Music Action Coalition) Willie "Prophet" Stiggers, GRAMMY^® nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winning rap icon Chuck D of Public Enemy. 

For more information, visit juliensauctions.com.

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