Movie: The Harlem Renaissance

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Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway

Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong

Self (archive footage)

Louis Jordan
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
Charlie Parker

Self (archive footage)

Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie

Self (archive footage)

Count Basie
Count Basie

Self (archive footage)

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    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.

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    2004-01-01

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