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That Rhythm, Those Blues (1988)

'They danced, even if they had the blues.

Genre : Documentary, Music

Runtime : 1H 0M

Director : George T. Nierenberg

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown
Charles Brown
Charles Brown
Bobby Robinson
Bobby Robinson
Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler
Record producer
Ralph Bass
Ralph Bass
Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon
Shelly Steward
Shelly Steward
DJ
Rev. Al Dixon
Rev. Al Dixon
DJ
Bob Beamon
Bob Beamon
Eddie N. Williams
Eddie N. Williams

Crews

Ed Lochman
Ed Lochman
Cinematography
Gary Steele
Gary Steele
Cinematography
Sandi Sissel
Sandi Sissel
Cinematography
George T. Nierenberg
George T. Nierenberg
Director
Lindsay Fontana
Lindsay Fontana
Producer

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