Movie Description
In a Jazz Way: A Portrait of Mura Dehn
(1985)Overview
Provides a colorful portrait of dancer Mura Dehn. Born and trained in Russia, she went to Paris in 1925, met Josephine Baker and discovered jazz. Tells how she came to New York and choreographed jazz tunes. Includes a live interview with Mura Dehn along with archival footage. In the 1930’s, the heart of jazz dancing was Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom. Mura Dehn, a Russian dancer who was converted to jazz dance by Josephine Baker, spent her life documenting this cultural explosion from jazz to be-bop. As excerpts of her film, THE SPIRIT MOVES are shown, she discusses the eras. The film concludes with Dehn, at 82, filming a break-dance troupe. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival.
Featured Crew
- Cast : Mura Dehn
Cast
(Self) Dancer/Choreographer/Filmmaker
Facts
Original TitleIn a Jazz Way: A Portrait of Mura Dehn
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 30m
Production CompaniesFilmakers Library
Genres
- Documentary