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Apollo, The (2019)
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Apollo, The (2019)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
November 8, 2019
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Official Site
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-apollo
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
November 8, 2019
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
98 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Official Site
https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-apollo
Director
Roger Ross Williams
Producer
Roger Ross Williams, Lisa Cortes, Cassidy Hartmann,
Screenwriter
Roger Ross Williams, Cassidy Hartmann, Jean Tsien
Starring
  • Jamie Foxx
  • Patti LaBelle
  • Smokey Robinson
  • Pharrell Williams
  • Kim Catrall
  • Lily Rabe

In the heart of Harlem, a legendary theater pulses with the soul of American history. Directed by Roger Ross Williams, the documentary "Apollo, The" chronicles the epic story of the Apollo Theater, an institution that launched countless legends and mirrored the nation's cultural and social evolution. Through a rich tapestry of archival footage and intimate interviews with icons like Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, and Smokey Robinson, the film captures the venue's electric atmosphere, from its infamous Amateur Night to its stage that welcomed everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to James Brown. The narrative explores how this hallowed space became a beacon of Black excellence and a battleground for civil rights, navigating decades of change while fighting to maintain its vital relevance. This stirring and cinematic portrait celebrates more than a theater; it honors a living monument where dreams are realized and the very sound of resilience is forged night after unforgettable night.