Harlem to Hollywood

2019 1h 40m EN

DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

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An insider's look at the most famous person most people have never heard of: singer-songwriter Billy Vera.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Billy Vera
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Dolly Parton
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Dionne Warwick
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Mike Stoller
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Richard Roundtree
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Joey Dee
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Nona Hendryx
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Chip Taylor
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alan Swyer
Languages: English

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alan Swyer, shot by Brad Spurr. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Brad Spurr shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Billy Vera and Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6881342 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Alan Swyer directs. Brad Spurr behind the camera. Brad Spurr cuts. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Released 7 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Alan Swyer, shot by Brad Spurr. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Brad Spurr shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Billy Vera and Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6881342 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.