
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.
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Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)

Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Louis Jordan
Self (archive footage)

Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)

Bill Robinson
Self (archive footage)

Nat King Cole
Self (archive footage)

Lena Horne
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Parker
Self (archive footage)

Dizzy Gillespie
Self (archive footage)

Count Basie
Self (archive footage)

Fats Waller
Self (archive footage)
Fletcher Henderson
Self (archive footage)
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