Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got

Overview

This in-depth examination of the life and career of clarinetist and bandleader Artie Shaw cuts between archival footage, location shots, and an interview with Shaw himself. Berman illustrates the tumultuous, complicated, and remarkable legacy of a man who brought numerous innovations to jazz and swing music during the big-band era.

Cast

Artie Shaw

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John Best

Self

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Lee Castle

Self

Helen Forrest

Self

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Polly Haynes

Self

Billie Holiday

Self (archive footage)

Evelyn Keyes

Self

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Frederick Morton

Self

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Mack Pierce

Self

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Buddy Rich

Self

Mel Tormé

Self

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John Wexley

Self