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The Apollo

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Original title

The Apollo

Year

2019

Running time

98 min.

Country

United States

Director

Roger Ross Williams

Screenwriter

Cassidy Hartmann, Roger Ross Williams

Cast

Music

Robert Glasper

Cinematography

Michael Dwyer

Producer

Bert Marcus Productions, Chicago Media Project, White Horse Pictures. Broadcast by: HBO Documentary Films

Genre

Documentary

Synopsis

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem. Internationally renowned for having influenced American and pop culture more than any other entertainment venue, the Apollo Theater created opportunities for new talent to be seen and has served as a launchpad for myriad artists including Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald and more. From Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams, The Apollo chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of the New York City landmark.

Awards: 2019: Satellite Awards: Nominated for Best Documentary

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The Apollo

2019

Roger Ross Williams

6.5

(63)