The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

Released: 2004-01-01 Duration: 1hr 15min
Rating 6.0

Overview

Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.

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Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 2.035

Directed By

Marino Amoruso

Crew

Director
Marino Amoruso

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Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway

Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan

Self (archive footage)

Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole

Self (archive footage)

Lena Horne
Lena Horne

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker

Self (archive footage)

Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie
Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

Fats Waller
Fats Waller

Self (archive footage)

Fletcher Henderson
Fletcher Henderson

Self (archive footage)

The Mills Brothers
The Mills Brothers

Self (archive footage)

Sidney Bechet
Sidney Bechet

Self (archive footage)

Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge

Self (archive footage)

Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstine

Self (archive footage)

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