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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

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

8.0(2 votes)
2015
1h 10m
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
Runtime:1h 10m
Budget:N/A
Revenue:N/A
Language:EN

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