Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams
Synopsis
Thom Andersen (Los Angeles Plays Itself, Red Hollywood) reconsiders the films of Spencer Williams, the pioneering African American screenwriter, director, and actor whose 1940s melodramas centered on sinners and saints—Beale Street mamas and storefront preachers, crime bosses and upwardly striving lawyers and soldiers—who are tempted by jazz and sex and then set back on the glory road to salvation. - MoMA
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thom Andersen
- Original Title
- Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thom Andersen
Thom Andersen
Department Leadership Roster
Thom Andersen
Director
Thom Andersen
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What is Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams about?
Thom Andersen (Los Angeles Plays Itself, Red Hollywood) reconsiders the films of Spencer Williams, the pioneering African American screenwriter, director, and actor whose 1940s melodramas centered on sinners and saints—Beale Street mamas and storefront preachers, crime bosses and upwardly striving lawyers and soldiers—who are tempted by jazz and sex and then set back on the glory road to salvation. - MoMA
Who directed Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams?
Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams was directed by Thom Andersen.
Who stars in Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams?
The principal cast of Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams includes Not specified.
When was Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams released and how long is it?
Juke: Passages from the Films of Spencer Williams was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 29m.