T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s
Synopsis
The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of middle-class manners. In their lives and music, blues women presented themselves as strong, independent women who lived hard lives and were unapologetic about their unconventional choices in clothes, recreational activities, and bed partners. Blues singers disseminated a Black feminism that celebrated emotional resilience and sexual pleasure, no matter the source.
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January 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Philipson
- Original Title
- T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Shoga Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Philipson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Philipson
Director
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What is T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s about?
The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of middle-class manners. In their lives and music, blues women presented themselves as strong, independent women who lived hard lives and were unapologetic about their unconventional choices in clothes, recreational activities, and bed partners. Blues singers disseminated a Black feminism that celebrated emotional resilience and sexual pleasure, no matter the source.
Who directed T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s?
T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s was directed by Robert Philipson.
Who stars in T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s?
The principal cast of T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s includes Jewelle Gomez, Chris Albertson, Brian Keizer, Linda Tillery.
When was T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s released and how long is it?
T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 29m.