The Apollo
“The soul of the American culture.”
Synopsis
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Apollo (2019): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-16
Top Cast
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Pharrell Williams
Self
Jamie Foxx
Self
Patti LaBelle
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Angela Bassett
Self
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Ella Fitzgerald
Self (archive footage)
Redd Foxx
Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin
Self (archive footage)
Lauryn Hill
Self (archive footage)
Billie Holiday
Self (archive footage)
Eartha Kitt
Self (archive footage)
Gladys Knight
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Charles B. Rangel
Self
Leslie Uggams
Self
Gregg Field
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Ross Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Ross Williams, Cassidy Hartmann
- Original Score
- Robert Glasper
- Original Title
- The Apollo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bert Marcus Productions, Chicago Media Project, White Horse Pictures, HBO, HBO Documentary Films, Impact Partners, MACRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Ross Williams
Roger Ross Williams, Cassidy Hartmann
Robert Glasper
Michael Dwyer
Jean Tsien
Jeanne Elfant Festa, Dan Cogan, Nicholas Ferrall, Julie Goldman, Cassidy Hartmann
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Ross Williams
Writer
Jeanne Elfant Festa
Producer
Roger Ross Williams
Director
Cassidy Hartmann
Writer
Michael Dwyer
Director of Photography
Cassidy Hartmann
Producer
Nigel Sinclair
Producer
Jean Tsien
Editor
Lisa Cortés
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Apollo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apollo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apollo about?
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Who directed The Apollo?
The Apollo was directed by Roger Ross Williams.
Who stars in The Apollo?
The principal cast of The Apollo includes Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson, Angela Bassett.
When was The Apollo released and how long is it?
The Apollo was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Apollo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apollo was composed by Robert Glasper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apollo?
The Apollo holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).