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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

20151h 10mCarol Bash
IMDb 7.9

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"She fought to create in a world that could not see past her race or gender"

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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MusicianJazz Singer Or MusicianPianistWoman Director

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What is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015) about?

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.

Who stars in Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band stars Mary Lou Williams (Self (archive footage)), Alfre Woodard (Mary Lou Williams (voice)), Delroy Lindo (John Williams (voice)), Wendell Pierce (Andy Kirk (voice)), Stanley Crouch (Self). The film was directed by Carol Bash.

How long is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015.

Is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band worth watching?

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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