Overview
This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.
Cast & Crew
Director: Brigitte Berman
Cast: Artie Shaw, John Best, Lee Castle, Helen Forrest, Polly Haynes, Billie Holiday, Evelyn Keyes, Frederick Morton, Mack Pierce, Buddy Rich, Mel Tormé, John Wexley
