The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance

6 | 2004-01-01 | Documentary Music History

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.

Featured Crew

Marino Amoruso Director
Marino Amoruso Writer

Cast

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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