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The big beat

by Joe Lauro, Richard Nevins, Rick Coleman

Rock musicRhythm and blues musicAfrican American rock musiciansBiographyHistory and criticism

The documentary traces how Fats Domino's brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues morphed into rock and roll, appealing to black and white audiences alike. Includes the 60-minute PBS broadcast version and the full 90-minute "director's cut," which includes extensive additional performance footage.

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Book data: Open Library