The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

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.

Directing:
  • Marino Amoruso

Writing:
  • Marino Amoruso

Stars:
Release Date: 2004-01-01
themoviedb icon 6.0/10
  • Language: en
  • Runtime: 75
Louis Jordan
Louis Jordan
Self (archival footage)
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
Self (archival footage)
Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway
Self (archival footage)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstro...
Self (archival footage)
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellingto...
Self (archival footage)
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson
Self (archival footage)
Lena Horne
Lena Horne
Self (archival footage)
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parke...
Self (archival footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillesp...
Self (archival footage)
Count Basie
Count Basie
Self (archival footage)
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Self (archival footage)
Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandr...
Self (archival footage)
Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstin...
Self (archival footage)
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