This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.
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- Released
- Production
- Bridge Film Productions
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- artie shaw
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Top Cast
Artie Shaw as Self
John Best as Self
Lee Castle as Self
Helen Forrest as Self
Polly Haynes as Self
Billie Holiday as Self (archive footage)
Evelyn Keyes as Self
Frederick Morton as Self
Top Crew
Brigitte Berman · Director, Writer
James Aquila · Cinematographer
Mark Irwin · Cinematographer
Barry Backus · Editor
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