This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
Synopsis
This Joint Is Jumpin' celebrates the life and work of the great Fats Waller. Fats started playing church organ at age 10 and his all-action musical career ended, full speed ahead, at the age of 39. This documentary features his son, Maurice, and Eddie Barefield and Marshal Royal, fellow musicians. Sammy Price and Paul Machlin talk about stride and Andy Razaf's widow, Jean Hutson, remembers him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Wallington
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Wallington
- Original Title
- This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- MVD Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Wallington
Mike Wallington
Mike Wallington
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Wallington
Producer
Mike Wallington
Director
Mike Wallington
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller about?
This Joint Is Jumpin' celebrates the life and work of the great Fats Waller. Fats started playing church organ at age 10 and his all-action musical career ended, full speed ahead, at the age of 39. This documentary features his son, Maurice, and Eddie Barefield and Marshal Royal, fellow musicians. Sammy Price and Paul Machlin talk about stride and Andy Razaf's widow, Jean Hutson, remembers him.
Who directed This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller?
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller was directed by Mike Wallington.
Who stars in This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller?
The principal cast of This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller includes Fats Waller, Eddie Barefield, Maurice Waller, Marshal Royal.
When was This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller released and how long is it?
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller?
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).