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The Cry of Jazz (1959)

Not Rated | | Documentary, Short, Music
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Discussion of jazz and the role of African-Americans in the United States.

Director:

Edward Bland

Writers:

Edward Bland, Nelam Hill | 2 more credits »

Stars:

George Waller, Dorothea Horton, Linda Dillon | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
George Waller George Waller ... Alex Johnson
Dorothea Horton Dorothea Horton ... Natalie
Linda Dillon Linda Dillon ... Faye
Andrew Duncan Andrew Duncan ... John
Leroy Inman Leroy Inman ... Louis
James Miller James Miller ... Bob
Gavin McFadyan Gavin McFadyan ... Bruce
Carl Dupree Carl Dupree
Goldina Rojas Goldina Rojas
Alan Leavitt Alan Leavitt
Carl McCormack Carl McCormack
Lettie Mae Randolph Lettie Mae Randolph
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Sun Ra Sun Ra ... Himself
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Storyline

Discussion of jazz and the role of African-Americans in the United States.

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Music

Certificate:

Not Rated

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Official Sites:

Osmund Music (Distributor)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Chicago Illinois, USA

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Production Co:

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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