That Rhythm, Those Blues
That Rhythm, Those Blues

That Rhythm, Those Blues

7.0
October 21, 1988
1h 0m

"'They danced, even if they had the blues."

Overview

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.

Director

George T. Nierenberg

Cast

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Charles Brown

Bobby Robinson

Jerry Wexler

Record producer

Ralph Bass