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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015)
70 min | Documentary

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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band (2015)

70 min | Documentary

A feature documentary on the life and music of this renowned jazz pianist, composer and arranger.

Director

Carol Bash

Producer

Carol Bash

Composer

Sumi Tonooka

Cinematographers

Michael Chin | James Richards | Robert Shepard

Editor

Sandra Christie

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Release date

Apr 1, 2015 (United States)

Awards

5 wins

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35 cast members

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