The Girls in the Band

May 10 2013 Not Rated 1h 21m
Biography, Documentary, History

THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 1930s to the present day.

Plot

In the world of jazz, women have long been marginalized as singers or piano players. Little has ever been documented about the enormously talented female trumpet players, saxophonist and drummers who struggled for recognition but were cut off from any meaningful employment by men who didn't want women on their bandstands. This film traces the history of the all-girl bands and the struggles of the handful who broke through the male bastions, and brings us into the present day, where brilliantly gifted young women are going toe-to-toe with the finest jazz musicians of their day.

Written by

Judy Chaikin, Edward Osei-Gyimah

Directed by

Judy Chaikin

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
214
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
90
Popularity
NA