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Overview
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 1, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Production
- Calliope Films
- Cast
- Ida Goodson,Alberta Hunter,Vinie Burrows,Chris Albertson,Koko Taylor,Sammy Price,Mae Barnes,Doll Thomas,Blue Lu Barker,Danny Barker
- Director
- Christine Dall
- Cinematography
- Steven Ascher
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- Homepage
- Official site
- IMDb
- View on IMDb