Harry Belafonte: Between Calypso and Justice

Harry Belafonte: Between Calypso and Justice

8.2

Jul 22 2022

1h 52m

Documentary

Harry Belafonte wrote music history. How did the black boy from Harlem manage to become one of the greatest artists of the 20th century in the middle of racist America? The film portrait tells the story of the famous singer, actor, producer and activist.

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self - Subject (archive footage)

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