Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
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.
Release Date: 2015-04-01
Documentary
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Official website: https://marylouwilliamsproject.com/
Casts
Alfre Woodard
Mary Lou Williams (voice)
Delroy Lindo
John Williams (voice)
Wendell Pierce
Andy Kirk (voice)
Stanley Crouch
Self
Robin D.G. Kelley
Self
Tammy L. Kernodle
Self
Farah Griffin
Self
Esperanza Spalding
Self - Performer
Terri Lyne Carrington
Self - Performer
Joel Haberli
Barney Josephson / Critic (voice)
