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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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Questions about Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
How long is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band has a runtime of 1h 10m (1 hour and 10 minutes).
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 and released in 2015.
What genre is Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is a Documentary film (2015).
Who stars in Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
The cast of Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band includes Mary Lou Williams, Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, Wendell Pierce, Stanley Crouch.
What is the TMDB rating for Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band?
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 2 votes.
