The Harlem Renaissance (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, The Harlem Renaissance is a documentary, music and history film directed by Marino Amoruso, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
Who’s in it. The Harlem Renaissance stars Cab Calloway as Self (archive footage), Louis Armstrong as Self (archive footage), Louis Jordan as Self (archive footage) and Duke Ellington as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Harlem Renaissance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Harlem Renaissance page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harlem Renaissance (2004)?
- In US, The Harlem Renaissance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Harlem Renaissance worth watching?
- The Harlem Renaissance holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Harlem Renaissance?
- The Harlem Renaissance stars Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, Duke Ellington and Bill Robinson.
- When was The Harlem Renaissance released?
- The Harlem Renaissance was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.