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When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

19791hEmile Ardolino,Vinnette Carroll
IMDb 7.4

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This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.

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What is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979) about?

This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.

Who stars in When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate stars Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter (Featured Performer), Brenda Braxton (Featured Performer), Lynne Clifton-Allen (Featured Performer), Cleavant Derricks (Featured Performer), Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Featured Performer). The film was directed by Emile Ardolino.

How long is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate worth watching?

When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Music, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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