W. C. Handy

Creator: Bailey

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: barely animated story of the originator of the Blues. Narrated by Steve Allen. The cultural contribution of an outstanding black composer is traced in this portrait of William Christopher Handy, the “Father of the Blues.” The story reflects the political, economic and social conditions of America during the 1890s throught the 1950s, and the unique perspective of the composer of the "St. Louis Blues." A Vignette Films Production. 14 minutes.

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