The Harlem Renaissance

The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

Documentary Music History

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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  • Release Date: 2004-01-01
  • Runtime: 1h 15min
  • Director: Marino Amoruso

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Cast

  • 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)

  • The Mills Brothers

    Self (archive footage)

  • Sidney Bechet

    Self (archive footage)

  • Dorothy Dandridge

    Self (archive footage)

  • Billy Eckstine

    Self (archive footage)

  • Warren Schaefer

    Narrator