A Man Name Pearl
Run Time: 78 min. Release Year: 2025
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 7:30
Location: Gambrell Center – Greenhoot Recital Hall
Queens University of Charlotte
2319 Wellesley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207
Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
In collaboration with Queens University of Charlotte, Black Girl Environmentalist, and Sustain Charlotte, we are proud to present a screening of A Man Named Pearl.
This award-winning documentary tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. The film highlights his extraordinary creativity while offering a powerful message about self-respect, mutual respect, and the transformative possibilities that emerge when one embraces the full expression of their humanity.
The film’s Director, Scott Galloway, Meg Fencil of Sustain Charlotte and Maya Espinosa of Black Girl Environmentalist will will join us for a post screening discussion of the film.
Gambrell Center & Charlotte Is Creative Present:
Artist Talk with Thomas Dambo (6:00 pm) / Sandra Levine Theatre
In anticipation of his latest troll creation being installed in Charlotte, please join us Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Queens University’s Gambrell Center to witness Thomas Dambo shed whimsical insight into his life, career, and rise to becoming the world’s best-known recycle art activist through stories, images, and videos. Dambo is considered the world’s leading recycle artist, and is internationally known for his art installations, most notably his giant troll sculptures. From a young age, Dambo’s parents instilled the value of recycling and sustainability. His clever mind saw the opportunity to use free recycled materials to build tree houses, games, and artistic creations right from his imagination. Dambo’s book Trash, Trolls and Treasure Hunts will be available for purchase during the event.
TO LEARN MORE VISIT: https://gambrellcenter.org/event/artist-talk-with-thomas-dambo/
Tickets: $15 + tax/fees