The Girls in the Band (2013)

In the world of jazz, women have long been marginalized as singers or piano players. Little has ever been documented about the enormously talented female trumpet players, saxophonist and drummers who struggled for recognition but were cut off from any meaningful employment by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This film traces the history of the all-girl bands and the struggles of the handful who broke through the male bastions, and brings us into the present day, where brilliantly gifted young women are going toe-to-toe with the finest jazz musicians of their day. Written by Anonymous

Genres

Documentary

History

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In the world of jazz, women have long been marginalized as singers or piano players. Little has ever been documented about the enormously talented female trumpet players, saxophonist and drummers who struggled for recognition but were cut off from any meaningful employment by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This film traces the history of the all-girl bands and the struggles of the handful who broke through the male bastions, and brings us into the present day, where brilliantly gifted young women are going toe-to-toe with the finest jazz musicians of their day. Written by Anonymous

Genres

Documentary

History

Director

Judy Chaikin

Screenplay

Judy Chaikin
Edward Osei-Gyimah

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Library	Call Number	Availability	Location
Law	KLAUS DVD #1757	Available	Klaus Reading Room

The Girls in the Band

Alternative Title	The Girls in the Band
Release Date	May 10, 2013
Original Language	English
Runtime	81
Certification
Popularity Index (TMDB)	0.60
Rating (TMDB)	5.00

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