The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance

2004

1h 15m

6.0

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Documentary Music History

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Quick Facts

Release Date	January 1, 2004
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Louis Jordan

Self (archive footage)

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self (archive footage)

Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson

Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Self (archive footage)

Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Self (archive footage)

Charlie Parker

Self (archive footage)

Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie

Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Self (archive footage)

Fletcher Henderson

Fletcher Henderson

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

Marino Amoruso

Director

Marino Amoruso

Writer

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