The Harlem Renaissance
(2004)

Released: 2004-01-01

tmdb link

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.

Vote Now!


Placeholder

Cab Calloway

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Louis Armstrong

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Louis Jordan

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Duke Ellington

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Bill Robinson

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Nat King Cole

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Lena Horne

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Charlie Parker

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Dizzy Gillespie

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Count Basie

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Fats Waller

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Fletcher Henderson

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

The Mills Brothers

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Sidney Bechet

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Dorothy Dandridge

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page

Billy Eckstine

as Self (archival footage)

Actor page