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This biographical documentary is an Oscar-winner. Recounting the life and times of the legendary jazz clarinetist, Artie Shaw. There is a plethora of vintage footage, personal anecdotes by other big band members and recordings.
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Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got (1985)
114 min
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.