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The Apollo

PG20191h 38mRoger Ross Williams
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 77

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"The soul of the American culture."

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Documentary
Rhythm And Blues (r&b)Concert HallMusic HistoryLive Music

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Apollo (2019) about?

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Who stars in The Apollo?

The Apollo stars Pharrell Williams (Self), Jamie Foxx (Self), Patti LaBelle (Self), Smokey Robinson (Self), Angela Bassett (Self). The film was directed by Roger Ross Williams.

How long is The Apollo?

The Apollo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated PG.

Is The Apollo worth watching?

The Apollo holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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