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A Life in the Blues: Charles Brown

  • TV Movie
  • 1990
  • Not Rated
  • 1h
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Part of the series "Manhattan Music Magazine," the first HDTV-originated music series ever broadcast, featuring R&B, blues and World Music artists from the US, Caribbean and Africa. Shot in ... Read allPart of the series "Manhattan Music Magazine," the first HDTV-originated music series ever broadcast, featuring R&B, blues and World Music artists from the US, Caribbean and Africa. Shot in 1990, aired in numerous countries around the world, and just released on DVD for the first... Read allPart of the series "Manhattan Music Magazine," the first HDTV-originated music series ever broadcast, featuring R&B, blues and World Music artists from the US, Caribbean and Africa. Shot in 1990, aired in numerous countries around the world, and just released on DVD for the first time

  • Director
    • Stanley Dorfman
  • Stars
    • Charles Brown
    • Bonnie Raitt
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    • Director
      • Stanley Dorfman
    • Stars
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      • Bonnie Raitt
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      • Stanley Dorfman
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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1990 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Rebo High Definition Studio
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    • Budget
      • $150,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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