Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Brigitte BermanDirector
• Brigitte BermanWriter

Cast

• Artie ShawSelf
• John BestSelf
• Lee CastleSelf
• Helen ForrestSelf
• Polly HaynesSelf
• Billie HolidaySelf (archive footage)
• Evelyn KeyesSelf
• Frederick MortonSelf
• Mack PierceSelf
• Buddy RichSelf
• Mel TorméSelf
• John WexleySelf

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