The Apollo (2019)

NAME OF FILM: THE APOLLO

DIRECTOR(S): Roger Ross Williams

STARRING: Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson

GENRE: Documentary Film

SYNOPSIS: The historic Apollo Theater is cherished as the platform that launched the careers of countless African-American talents. Its enduring influence on popular culture and commitment to both established and emerging artists in the community is lovingly chronicled in this captivating tribute from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams.

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