Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
First aired on Apr 1, 2015
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Genres: Documentary
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Mary Lou Williams | Self (archive footage)
Alfre Woodard | Mary Lou Williams (voice)
Delroy Lindo | John Williams (voice)
Wendell Pierce | Andy Kirk (voice)
Stanley Crouch | Self
Robin D.G. Kelley | Self
Featured Crew
Stacey L. Holman | Co-Producer
Stanley Nelson | Executive Producer
Sumi Tonooka | Music
Michael Chin | Director of Photography
Rose Stark | Animation Director
Ken Takeuchi | Sound Re-Recording Mixer
