Film · 2015 · Documentary
She fought to create in a world that could not see past her race or gender
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.
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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.
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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 10m documentary directed by Carol Bash is rated 8.0/10 by 2 viewers.
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band was released on April 1, 2015.
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band was directed by Carol Bash.
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is categorized as Documentary.
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