That Rhythm, Those Blues

That Rhythm, Those Blues

1988·1h 0m
7.0/ 10 (1 votes)

'They danced, even if they had the blues.

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Overview

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.

Director

George T. Nierenberg

Cast

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

?

Charles Brown

?

Bobby Robinson

?

Jerry Wexler

Record producer

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Ralph Bass

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Rev. Al Dixon

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Shelly Steward

DJ

?

Rev. Al Dixon

DJ

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Bob Beamon

?

Eddie N. Williams

Details

Language

en

Status

Released