In a nightclub setting, Don Redman and His Orchestra perform three songs, and one number is performed by singers/tap dancers 'Red' and Struggie. (For the list of songs, check the soundtrack listing).
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Is it worth your time? If you like old jazz or want a quick hit of 1930s nightclub energy, sure, give it ten minutes. If you need a plot or, like, a script that goes anywhere, you’re going to be bored to tears. This isn't exactly Theodora in terms of scale. It’s basically a filmed stage performance. You get Don Redman...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old jazz or want a quick hit of 1930s nightclub energy, sure, give it ten minutes. If you need a plot or, like, a script that goes anywhere, you’re going to be bored to tears. This isn't exactly Theodora in terms of scale. It’s basically a filmed stage performance. You get Don Redman, you get the orchestra, and you get the music. That’s it. It’s charming, but it’s definitely not for people who need constant movement. The vibe is... simple The whole thing feel..."
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