A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers of the time, and interviews with singers, producers and others involved in the field.
Director: George T. Nierenberg.
Stars: Ralph Bass, Charles Brown, Ruth Brown, Bobby Robinson, Jerry Wexler, Pat Boone (archive), Fats Domino (archive), Bill Haley (archive), Louis Jordan (archive).
Superb documentary.