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”
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.
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MARY LOU WILLIAMS: THE LADY WHO SWINGS THE BAND - TPFF 2016 TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-16
Top Cast
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Self (archive footage)
Alfre Woodard
Mary Lou Williams (voice)
Delroy Lindo
John Williams (voice)
Wendell Pierce
Andy Kirk (voice)
Stanley Crouch
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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
Robert O'Meally
Self
Billy Taylor
Self
Geri Allen
Self - Performer
Esperanza Spalding
Self - Performer
Terri Lyne Carrington
Self - Performer
Wycliffe Gordon
Self - Performer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Bash
- Original Score
- Sumi Tonooka
- Original Title
- Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Bash
Sumi Tonooka
James Richards, Michael Chin, Robert Shepard
Sandra Christie
Stanley Nelson, Carol Bash
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Christie
Editor
James Richards
Director of Photography
Carol Bash
Director
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Robert Shepard
Director of Photography
Carol Bash
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
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What is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band about?
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.
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.
Who stars in Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
The principal cast of Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band includes Mary Lou Williams, Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, Wendell Pierce, Stanley Crouch.
When was Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band released and how long is it?
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band was composed by Sumi Tonooka.