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Wild Women Don't Have the Blues (1989)

Directed by Christine Dall

Overview

Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.

Rated NR | Length 58 minutes

Actors

Vinie Burrows | Koko Taylor | Danny Barker | Mae Barnes | Doll Thomas | Chris Albertson | Sammy Price | Ida Goodson | Blue Lu Barker | Alberta Hunter