Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.
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- Released
- Production
- Calliope Films
Keywords
- blues music
- woman director
- african american art
- women in music
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Top Cast
Vinie Burrows as Self - Narrator (voice)
Koko Taylor as Self
Danny Barker as Self
Mae Barnes as Self
Doll Thomas as Self
Chris Albertson as Self
Sammy Price as Self
Ida Goodson as Self
Top Crew
Christine Dall · Director
Steven Ascher · Cinematographer
Jeanne Jordan · Editor
Carol Doyle Van Valkenburgh · Producer
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