But Then, She's Betty Carter
Brief Synopsis
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The life and 30-year career of jazz vocalist Betty Carter are documented. Carter was discovered by Lionel Hampton when she was scatting along with his band while in a Detroit audience. The singer discusses how she overcame race and gender prejudice in her field, and still photographs and reminicence
Cast & Crew
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Michelle D Parkerson
Director
Betty Carter
M Boyer
Cinematographer
Jim Brown
Editor
Skip Norman
Cinematographer
Michelle D Parkerson
Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
But Then, She's Betty Carter
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1980
Production Company
Betty Carter And The Betty Carter Trio; Eye Of The Storm Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
53m
Synopsis
The life and 30-year career of jazz vocalist Betty Carter are documented. Carter was discovered by Lionel Hampton when she was scatting along with his band while in a Detroit audience. The singer discusses how she overcame race and gender prejudice in her field, and still photographs and reminicences recount her friendships with other jazz musicians.
Director
Michelle D Parkerson
Director
Cast
Betty Carter
Film Details
Also Known As
But Then, She's Betty Carter
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1980
Production Company
Betty Carter And The Betty Carter Trio; Eye Of The Storm Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
53m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Point of View - Documentary Special Program) April 2-23, 1981.
16mm
