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 01, 2004

Status: Released

Genres:

Documentary

Music

History

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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

Self (archive footage)