The Harlem Renaissance
75 mins
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.
Fletcher Henderson
Self (archive footage)
The Mills Brothers
Self (archive footage)
Sidney Bechet
Self (archive footage)
Warren Schaefer
Narrator
Marino Amoruso
Director
Marino Amoruso
Writer