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Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

2015·Movie
1h 10min
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
IMDb7.6

About

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

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Carol Bash
Produced by:
Stanley Nelson, Carol Bash, Stacey L. Holman
Composed by:
Sumi Tonooka, Ken Takeuchi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

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Where can I stream Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band legally?

fuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+Kanopy

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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

1 h 10 min

Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band in?

English

It was made in English.