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6.01 votes20041h 15mDocumentaryMusicHistory
Synopsis
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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Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
No photo Louis Jordan
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Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Bill Robinson
Self (archive footage)
Nat King Cole
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Lena Horne
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No photo Charlie Parker
Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
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Count Basie
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Fats Waller
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No photo Fletcher Henderson
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No photo Sidney Bechet
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Dorothy Dandridge
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Billy Eckstine
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No photo Warren Schaefer
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Is The Harlem Renaissance available to watch online?
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What year was The Harlem Renaissance released?
The Harlem Renaissance was released in 2004.
How long is The Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance has a runtime of 1h 15m.
What genre is The Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance is classified as Documentary, Music, History.