Jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams was a genius ahead of her time. From child prodigy to "Boogie-Woogie Queen" to groundbreaking composer to mentoring some of the greatest musicians of all time, she never ceased to astound those who heard her play. But for a Black woman in the early 1900s, life as a star did not come easy.
Full Cast of Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Wendell Pierce
as Andy Kirk (voice)
Wendell Pierce (born December 8, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Detective Bunk Moreland ...
Delroy Lindo
as John Williams (voice)
Delroy Lindo is an English director, writer and actor for stage and screen, best known for his film roles as West Ind...
- Released on April 01, 2015