Film·2004·1h 15m

The Harlem Renaissance

DocumentaryMusicHistory

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.

Directed by Marino Amoruso

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12 credited

Cab Calloway
Cab CallowaySelf (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Louis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)
Louis Jordan
Louis JordanSelf (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)
Bill Robinson
Bill RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
Nat King Cole
Nat King ColeSelf (archive footage)
Lena Horne
Lena HorneSelf (archive footage)
Charlie Parker
Charlie ParkerSelf (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy GillespieSelf (archive footage)
Count Basie
Count BasieSelf (archive footage)
Fats Waller
Fats WallerSelf (archive footage)
Fletcher Henderson
Fletcher HendersonSelf (archive footage)

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