CinemaOSMovie · 1988 · 1h 0m

That Rhythm, Those Blues

'They danced, even if they had the blues.

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A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.

Directed byGeorge T. Nierenberg

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
October 21, 1988
Studios
GTN Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Charles Brown

Bobby Robinson

Jerry Wexler

Record producer

Ralph Bass

Rev. Al Dixon

Shelly Steward

DJ

Bob Beamon

Eddie N. Williams

Creative team
Directed by
George T. Nierenberg
George T. Nierenberg
Produced by
Lindsay Fontana

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