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.
Brigitte Berman
Director, Writer

Artie Shaw
Self
John Best
Self
Lee Castle
Self

Helen Forrest
Self
Polly Haynes
Self

Billie Holiday
Self (archive footage)

Evelyn Keyes
Self
Frederick Morton
Self
Mack Pierce
Self
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