Film
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
2015Directed by Carol Bash
Where to watch
Free / with ads
- Kanopy
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
About Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
- Documentary
Synopsis
Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy.
- Director
- Carol Bash
