MOVIE • 1988

That Rhythm, Those Blues

'They danced, even if they had the blues.

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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Top Cast

Ruth Brown

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Charles Brown

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Bobby Robinson

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Jerry Wexler

Record producer

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Ralph Bass

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Rev. Al Dixon

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Shelly Steward

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Bob Beamon

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Eddie N. Williams

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Gary Steele

Director of Photography

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Lindsay Fontana

Producer

George T. Nierenberg

Director

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Sandi Sissel

Director of Photography

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Ed Lochman

Director of Photography

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Theatrical release date: October 21, 1988

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 21, 1988

Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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