The Harlem Renaissance
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.
Release Date
January 1, 2004Runtime
75 minDirected by
Marino AmorusoWritten by
Marino AmorusoLanguage
EnglishBudget
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ReleasedCast
Cab Calloway
Self (archival footage)Louis Armstrong
Self (archival footage)Louis Jordan
Self (archival footage)Duke Ellington
Self (archival footage)Bill Robinson
Self (archival footage)Nat King Cole
Self (archival footage)Lena Horne
Self (archival footage)Charlie Parker
Self (archival footage)Dizzy Gillespie
Self (archival footage)Count Basie
Self (archival footage)Fats Waller
Self (archival footage)Dorothy Dandridge
Self (archival footage)Billy Eckstine
Self (archival footage)
Cast17 cast members