…But Then, She’s Betty Carter (1980): Cast
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter is a 1980 documentary directed by Michelle Parkerson, starring Betty Carter and Lionel Hampton. It runs 53 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Director
- Michelle Parkerson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is …But Then, She’s Betty Carter About?
The premise of …But Then, She’s Betty Carter without spoilers.
An energetic documentary celebrates jazz legend Betty Carter, renowned for her vocal brilliance and uncompromising artistry. Over a long career she rejected commercial pressures, founded her own label, and raised two sons as a single mother. Director Parkerson portrays her musical genius, complex public persona, and steadfast commitment to artistic and personal independence.
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter Themes & Keywords
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- reference to charlie mingus
- reference to wes montgomery
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- band
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…But Then, She’s Betty Carter Cast
Betty Carter leads the cast, with Lionel Hampton. Directed by Michelle Parkerson.
- Director Michelle Parkerson
- Betty Carter as themselves
- Lionel Hampton as themselves
More from Michelle Parkerson
More films directed by Michelle Parkerson: A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde, Odds and Ends and Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box.
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…But Then, She’s Betty Carter FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of …But Then, She’s Betty Carter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is …But Then, She’s Betty Carter?
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter runs 53 minutes.
When was …But Then, She’s Betty Carter released?
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter was released in 1980.
Who directed …But Then, She’s Betty Carter?
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter was directed by Michelle Parkerson.
More films by Michelle Parkerson Who is in the cast of …But Then, She’s Betty Carter?
…But Then, She’s Betty Carter stars Betty Carter and Lionel Hampton.
Does …But Then, She’s Betty Carter have a post-credit scene?
No. …But Then, She’s Betty Carter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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