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An immersive look at the eventful...Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool 2019
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was...Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band 2015
Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy.
The film chronicles Nina Simones journey...What Happened, Miss Simone? 2015
The film chronicles Nina Simone's journey from child piano prodigy to iconic musician and passionate activist, told in her own words.
Sonny Rollins Beyond the Notes uses...Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes 2012
Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes uses his 80th birthday concert to look into the man and his music.
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell...Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy 2009
Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
