The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
2004 · 1h 15m · Documentary, Music, History
Genres: Documentary, Music, History
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.
Director: Marino Amoruso
Writers: Marino Amoruso
Cast
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