Overview
Film clips of stars like Billie Holiday and Bojangles Robinson meld nicely with burlesque skits, singing and dancing by the hosts, Billy Eckstine, Bunny Briggs, Cab Calloway, Gladys Knight and the Pips, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Nipsey Russell, Doc Severinsen, Sandman Sims, the Temptations, Jack Albertson and Sarah Vaughan. Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, Flip Wilson and Ben Vereen headline a flamboyant yet sophisticated paean to Harlem's famed music-and-comedy crucible.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre?
Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre was directed by Dwight Hemion.
Where was Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Uptown: A Tribute to the Apollo Theatre wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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