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The big beat

The big beat

Joe Lauro, Richard Nevins, Rick Coleman

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The documentary traces how Fats Domino's brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues morphed into rock and roll, appealing to black and white audiences alike. Includes the 60-minute PBS broadcast version and the full 90-minute "director's cut," which includes extensive additional performance footage.

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OL Work ID
OL19741863W

Subjects

Rock musicRhythm and blues musicAfrican American rock musiciansBiographyHistory and criticism

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