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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

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Plot

Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece ('A Rhapsody of Negro Life') with his orchestra against slice-of-life background scenes. The four movements: 1) The Laborers, 2) A Triangle: Dance, Jealousy, Blues, 3) A Hymn of Sorrow, 4) Harlem Rhythm.

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is a drama movie directed by Fred Waller.

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.