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T'ain't Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s

Country: USA, Language: English, 28 mins

  • Director: Robert Philipson
  • Writer: Robert Philipson
  • Producer: Robert Philipson

CGiii Comment

A well-researched and interesting film, marred by some truly abysmal narration.
 
It's a cryin' shame - but, really, that voice has no inflection...a monotonal barbiturate that would send the most excitable person straight right into a profound coma.

 
Trailer...
 
 

The(ir) Blurb...

Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter and Ethel Waters were among the biggest blues singers of their day. Their nights, however, belonged to them--and the ladies they shared them with.

Cast & Characters

Chris Albertson as as Himself - Cultural Historian;
Jewelle Gomez as Narrator;
Brian Keizer as Himself - Cultural Historian