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 (archive footage)
Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
Self (archive footage)
Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstro...
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellingto...
Self (archive footage)
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Lena Horne
Lena Horne
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parke...
Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillesp...
Self (archive footage)
Count Basie
Count Basie
Self (archive footage)
Fats Waller
Fats Waller
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandr...
Self (archive footage)
Billy Eckstine
Billy Eckstin...
Self (archive footage)
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