The Josephine Baker Story
The Josephine Baker Story
Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustrations leading to her move to France, and follows to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder
Country: US
Genre: Drama, History, Music, TV Movie
Release: 1991-03-16
Director: Brian Gibson
Production: HBO Films, RHI Entertainment, Anglia Television, John Kemeny Productions
Cast: Lynn Whitfield, Rubén Blades, David Dukes, Louis Gossett Jr., Craig T. Nelson
Tagline: Before Madonna. Before Marilyn. There was Josephine.
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