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2015•1h 10m•Released•EN
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”
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
April 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 10m
Rating
8.0 / 10
Votes
2
Budget
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Revenue
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Status
Released
Popularity
1.4
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Alfre Woodard
Mary Lou Williams (voice)
Delroy Lindo
John Williams (voice)
Wendell Pierce
Andy Kirk (voice)
Stanley Crouch
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Robin D.G. Kelley
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Gary Giddins
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Tammy L. Kernodle
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Farah Griffin
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Gayle Murchison
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Alexandra Noailles
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Peter O'Brien
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