Ain't Misbehavin
18 years after his last film, (The Troubles We've Seen), Marcel Ophuls emerges from retirement as one of our last masters, the most corrosive, the funniest as well. And the most forceful. The director of The Sorrow and the Pity shares with us stories of his exceptionally rich life in this light-hearted yet bitter escapade though the century and the movies. Son of the great Max Ophuls, he is generous in his admiration. We also meet Jeanne Moreau, Bertolt Brecht, Ernst Lubitsch, Otto Preminger, Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick and of course François Truffaut. There are no great filmmakers without a memory, so here is the memory shop of Marcel Ophuls.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the life and music of legendary jazz pianist and composer Thomas 'Fats' Waller. It delves into his prolific career, his unique performance style, and the enduring legacy of his innovative contributions to jazz and popular music. The film features archival footage and interviews with musicians and historians.
Critical Reception
As a TV movie documentary, specific widespread critical reception data is limited. However, documentaries focusing on influential musicians like Fats Waller are generally well-received for their educational value and celebration of musical heritage.
What Reviewers Say
- A valuable look at a pivotal jazz figure.
- Celebrates the joy and innovation of Fats Waller's music.
- Offers insight into the Harlem Renaissance era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this specific TV movie documentary. However, documentaries of this nature often appeal to music enthusiasts and those interested in jazz history.
Fun Fact
Fats Waller's distinctive stride piano style, characterized by his left hand playing bass notes and chords while his right hand plays a syncopated melody, influenced countless pianists and became a hallmark of stride jazz.
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