The Harlem Renaissance

6.0
20041h 15m

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.

Cast

Photo of Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Count Basie

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Billy Eckstine

Billy Eckstine

Self (archive footage)

More Like This

Reviews

No reviews available yet.