Wild Women Don't Have the Blues

Synopsis

Recaptures the lives and times of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox, Alberta Hunter, Ethel Waters, and the other legendary women who made blues music a vital part of American culture. The film brings together for the first time dozens of rare, classic renditions of the early blues.

Director

Christine Dall

Studio

Calliope Films

Released

1 January 1989

Genres

Documentary, Music