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That Rhythm, Those Blues
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That Rhythm, Those Blues

DirectorGeorge T. Nierenberg

“'They danced, even if they had the blues.”

7.0 / 10
1988
60 min
DocumentaryMusic

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.

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Cast

Ruth Brown

C

Charles Brown

B

Bobby Robinson

J

Jerry Wexler

Record producer

R

Ralph Bass

R

Rev. Al Dixon

S

Shelly Steward

DJ

R

Rev. Al Dixon

DJ

B

Bob Beamon

E

Eddie N. Williams

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