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The girls in the band

The award-winning documentary film tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, history-making journeys from the late 30s to the present day. The many first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by these talented women provide a glimpse into...

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Other Authors: Chaikin, Judy (Film director, Screenwriter), Osei-Gyimah, Edward (Screenwriter, Film editor), Greene, Michael (C. Michael) (Film producer), Kissock, Nancy (fim producer.), Hefner, Hugh M. (Hugh Marston), 1926-2017 (Film producer)
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Artist Tribe : One Step Productions, [2014]
Subjects:
Women jazz musicians.
Jazz > History and criticism.
Racism > United States.
Sexism > United States.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
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Summary:The award-winning documentary film tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, history-making journeys from the late 30s to the present day. The many first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by these talented women provide a glimpse into decades of racism and sexism that have existed in America.
Item Description:Originally produced in 2011.
Includes full length theatrical version (88 min.) and classroom version (57 min.).
"Educational package"--Disc surface
DVD extras: Selected clips (6 clips focusing on specific topics related to material in the discussion guide -- Bonus clips: Mary Lou Williams; Sherrie Maricle and members of the Diva Jazz Orchestra; Mike Greene (Artist Tribe); Patrice Rushen.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color and black & white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 discussion guide (13 pages ; 19 cm)
Format:DVD; NTSC format, all regions; 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; stereo.
Production Credits:Editor, Edward Osei-Gyimah.

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