Spotlight on 1920s Jazz (2013)

Documentary, History, Music, Short Film

Director: Hanna Nielson

Writer(s): Hanna Nielson

Starring: Hanna Nielson, Clarence Robinson

Synopsis: Spotlight On 1920s Jazz is an experimental short documentary offering a fast-paced, compelling visual and auditory exploration of jazz as it evolved in the 1920s. Archival footage and live performance are interwoven with an interview of accomplished jazz bassist, Clarence Robinson, on the nature of jazz and its relation to 1920s art and society. The film concludes with a music video, influenced by avant garde filmmakers of the era, which strives to embody the spirit of jazz itself.

Release Date: August 1, 2013 (USA) | Length: 21 min | Genre: History, Music | MPAA Rating: NR