The Harlem Renaissance
2004, English. Directed by Marino Amoruso.
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. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
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- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Marino AmorusoDirector
- Cab CallowaySelf (archive footage)
- Louis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)
- Louis JordanSelf (archive footage)
- Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)
- Bill RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
- Nat King ColeSelf (archive footage)
- Lena HorneSelf (archive footage)
- Charlie ParkerSelf (archive footage)
- Dizzy GillespieSelf (archive footage)
- Count BasieSelf (archive footage)
- Fats WallerSelf (archive footage)
- Fletcher HendersonSelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2004
- Written by
- Marino Amoruso
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The Harlem Renaissance runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Harlem Renaissance isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Harlem Renaissance?
If you liked The Harlem Renaissance, try Supersonic, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.
Who directed The Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance (2004) was directed by Marino Amoruso and stars Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan.