Stanley Crouch

In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary chronicles the events that led to what many call 'The Fight of the Century,' in which undefeated heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier went to war in Madison Square Garden against undefeated deposed champion Muhammad Ali.

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of African American comedy in America, from the earliest minstrel shows to the latest HBO special. Featuring interviews with cultural critics and loads of comedic clips, this program features appearances by a who's-who of black comedians including Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.

Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy.

Un regard immersif sur la vie mouvementée et la brillante carrière artistique du trompettiste de jazz américain visionnaire Miles Davis (1926-1991).

Artiste légendaire et militante passionnée des droits civiques, Nina Simone a marqué son époque autant que son époque l'a marquée. Comment une enfant prodige du piano est-elle devenue une icône controversée du Black Power ? En mêlant archives rares, témoignages de proches ? dont la propre fille de Nina ? et bandes audio exclusives, What Happened, Miss Simone? retrace le parcours hors-norme d'une des artistes les plus appréciées et les moins comprises du XXe siècle. Principalement raconté à la première personne, un récit de vie épique et personnel signé par la réalisatrice nommée aux Oscars Liz Garbus.

Sonny Rollins: Beyond the Notes uses his 80th birthday concert to look into the man and his music.

Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet playing and beaming smile. This video profiles Armstrong from his humble beginnings in New Orleans through his career as America's Ambassador of Good Will. Film clips, vintage photographs and interviews with family, friends, fellow musicians and Armstrong himself are woven together to tell the story of this legendary personality.

Le comédien américain le plus drôle, c'est hilarant !

A fun and educational look at language