Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

She fought to create in a world that could not see past her race or gender

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Documentary

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 1, 2015
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Cast: Peter O'Brien,Mary Lou Williams,Wendell Pierce,Gayle Murchison,Robin D.G. Kelley,Carmen Lundy,Alfre Woodard,Geri Allen,Terri Lyne Carrington,Esperanza Spaldingand 11 more
Director: Carol Bash
Producer: Carol Bash,Stanley Nelson
Cinematography: Robert Shepard,James Richards,Michael Chin
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt3597632