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The Girls in the Band

  • 20112011
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  • 1h 21m
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The Girls in the Band (2011)
The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.
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The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.The untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their journeys from the late 1930's to the present day.

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  • Director
    • Judy Chaikin
  • Writers
    • Judy Chaikin
    • Edward Osei-Gyimah
  • Stars
    • Geri Allen
    • Jessie Bailey
    • Jane Ira Bloom
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  • Director
    • Judy Chaikin
  • Writers
    • Judy Chaikin
    • Edward Osei-Gyimah
  • Stars
    • Geri Allen
    • Jessie Bailey
    • Jane Ira Bloom
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    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Geri Allen
    • Selfas Self
    Jessie Bailey
    • Self - Tromboneas Self - Trombone
    Jane Ira Bloom
    • Selfas Self
    Clora Bryant
    Clora Bryant
    • Self - Trumpetas Self - Trumpet
    Terri Lyne Carrington
    • Selfas Self
    Anat Cohen
    • Selfas Self
    Roz Cron
    Roz Cron
    • Self - Saxophone, Clarinet & Fluteas Self - Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute
    • (as Rosalind 'Roz" Cron)
    Peggy Gilbert
    Peggy Gilbert
    • Self - Saxophoneas Self - Saxophone
    Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock
    • Selfas Self
    Ina Ray Hutton
    Ina Ray Hutton
    • Self - Singer and Danceras Self - Singer and Dancer
    • (archive footage)
    Laurence C. Jones
    Laurence C. Jones
    • Self - Piney Woods School Founderas Self - Piney Woods School Founder
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Dr. Laurence C. Jones)
    Tammy L. Kernodle
    Tammy L. Kernodle
    • Self - Music Historianas Self - Music Historian
    • (as Dr. Tammy Kernodle)
    Sherrie Maricle
    • Self - Drummeras Self - Drummer
    Marian McPartland
    • Selfas Self
    James Briggs Murray
    • Selfas Self
    Peter O'Brien
    • Selfas Self
    Carline Ray
    • Self - Bassas Self - Bass
    Vi Redd
    • Self - Jazz Alto Saxophonistas Self - Jazz Alto Saxophonist
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Judy Chaikin
    • Writers
      • Judy Chaikin
      • Edward Osei-Gyimah
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    In the world of jazz, women have long been marginalized as singers or piano players. Little has ever been documented about the enormously talented female trumpet players, saxophonist and drummers who struggled for recognition but were cut off from any meaningful employment by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This film traces the history of the all-girl bands and the struggles of the handful who broke through the male bastions, and brings us into the present day, where brilliantly gifted young women are going toe-to-toe with the finest jazz musicians of their day. —Anonymous
    • title directed by female
    • timeframe 1930s
    • jazz
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    8/10
    Nice little history lesson
    An all too brief review of the history of women in Jazz, from the begginnings of the 1900s through modern day female musicians. These women had to face discrimination and diminished expectations from multiple fronts--particularly if they were African American, but nothing could keep them from doing what they loved--and many of the women were--and are, as good as or even better than the stars of thier day. Even though they often did not receive the credit they were due--privately, let alone publicly--for thier playing, their writing and arrangements, nothing could stop them. amd thier joy at making music still shines through.

    Filled with interviews, timely photos and film clips, this movie is a wonderful trip through time, and a reminder that while we've come a "Long way baby", a woman's journey towards full acceptance as an equal member of the human race is far from over. Overall well done. Would have enjoyed more time with the music, and more film clips of the performances, but I've few complaints. The pace was good, the hsitory memorable, and the women are just plain incredible. Recommended!
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    • Feb 10, 2018

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Orkesterin tytöt
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      • Artist Tribe
      • One Step Productions
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      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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