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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

“She fought to create in a world that could not see past her race or gender”

★ 8.0(2)20151h 10m

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Director: Carol Bash
Release date: 2015-04-01
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band — trailer

About Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Carol Bash, starring Mary Lou Williams, Alfre Woodard and Delroy Lindo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Gary Giddins

Self

Tammy L. Kernodle

Self

Farah Griffin

Self

Gayle Murchison

Self

Alexandra Noailles

Self

Peter O'Brien

Self

Themes & keywords

musicianjazz singer or musicianpianistwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band in Greece?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Greece. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band on Netflix?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band stars Mary Lou Williams, Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, Wendell Pierce and Stanley Crouch.

When did Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band come out?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is a 2015 movie directed by Carol Bash.

What genre is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is Documentary film.

Who directed Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?+

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band was directed by Carol Bash.