
That Rhythm, Those Blues
1988, English. Directed by George T. Nierenberg.
'They danced, even if they had the blues.
A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
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- English
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- 21 October 1988
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That Rhythm, Those Blues runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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That Rhythm, Those Blues isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1988. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed That Rhythm, Those Blues?
That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988) was directed by George T. Nierenberg and stars Ruth Brown, Charles Brown, Bobby Robinson.