The Harlem Renaissance
2004-01-01 | 75 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Cab CallowaySelf (archival footage)
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Louis ArmstrongSelf (archival footage)
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Louis JordanSelf (archival footage)
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Duke EllingtonSelf (archival footage)
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Bill RobinsonSelf (archival footage)
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Nat King ColeSelf (archival footage)
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Lena HorneSelf (archival footage)
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Charlie ParkerSelf (archival footage)
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Dizzy GillespieSelf (archival footage)
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Count BasieSelf (archival footage)
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Fats WallerSelf (archival footage)
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Dorothy DandridgeSelf (archival footage)
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Billy EckstineSelf (archival footage)
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