The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
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.
GENRES:
Documentary • History • Music
DIRECTION:
Marino Amoruso
Same Director or Cast
Cast & Characters
| Cab Calloway | Self (archival footage) |
| Louis Armstrong | Self (archival footage) |
| Louis Jordan | Self (archival footage) |
| Duke Ellington | Self (archival footage) |
| Bill Robinson | Self (archival footage) |
| Nat King Cole | Self (archival footage) |
| Lena Horne | Self (archival footage) |
| Charlie Parker | Self (archival footage) |
| Dizzy Gillespie | Self (archival footage) |
| Count Basie | Self (archival footage) |
| Fats Waller | Self (archival footage) |
| Fletcher Henderson | Self (archival footage) |