About this release
THIS IS THE STANDARD RELEASE AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A SLIP COVER Anchored by an incisive interview with its then 72-year-old subject, Artie Shaw: Time is All You've Got looks back on the five-decade career of "King of the Clarinet” Artie Shaw (1910-2004), one of the most popular stars of the 1930s and '40s Swing era. 4K picture restoration by Patrick Duchesne, Frank Biasi, and Jim Fleming at Picture Shop (Toronto). Sound restoration by Daniel Pellerin. 4K and sound restoration generously donated by Donald Hicks (coordinated by Bradly Torreano) and Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival®. Audio Commentary with director Brigitte Berman
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Disc 1
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Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got (1985)
114 min
DocumentaryMusic
This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.
Credits
Director
Brigitte Berman
Writer
Brigitte Berman
Cast
Artie Shawas Self
John Bestas Self
Lee Castleas Self
Helen Forrestas Self
Polly Haynesas Self
Billie Holidayas Self (archive footage)
Evelyn Keyesas Self
Frederick Mortonas Self
Mack Pierceas Self
Buddy Richas Self
Cinematographer
James Aquila
Mark Irwin
Editor
Brigitte Berman
Barry Backus
Producer
Brigitte Berman
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026