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The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

Directed by Marino Amoruso

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.

Length 75 minutes

Actors

Cab Calloway | Louis Armstrong | Louis Jordan | Duke Ellington | Bill Robinson | Nat 'King' Cole | Lena Horne | Charlie Parker | Dizzy Gillespie | Count Basie | Fats Waller | Fletcher Henderson | The Mills Brothers | Sidney Bechet | Dorothy Dandridge | Billy Eckstine | Warren Schaefer