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| Name | "DO IT MAN: The Story of The Celebrity Club" Film Trailer |
| Video Uploader | Video From Pete & Buster Films |
| Upload Date | This Video Uploaded At 05-02-2011 19:31:07 |
| Video Discription | "Do It Man: The Story of The Celebrity Club" is a documentary about many things. It's about music, history, racism, crime and urban renewal, but most of all, its about Rhode Island's people. This film tells the story of the legendary Celebrity Club, located in Randall Square and owned by Paul Fillipi. The club featured top national jazz and R&B acts as well as local talent in the 1950s. Musicians like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Fats Domino would come to Providence and stay for weeklong engagements. Rhode Island music legends like Duke Belair, Art Hazard, Clay Osborne and Dr. Ed Coates share their personal stories about the club and growing up in Providence in that era. Celebrity Club MC Steve Kass also shares his memories. The stories that have been told on camera often deal with Rhode Island's rich musical culture. However, music is just one of the stories that has become evident from the interviews. The Celebrity Club is believed to be the first interracial nightclub in New England. As in other parts of the United States during this era, Rhode Islanders also suffered from the effects of racism. This is reflected in the comments by some of those that have been interviewed for this project, and it is significant because it deals with a turning point or, at the very least, a step forward in race relations for our state. The club was closed in the early1960s to make way for urban renewal projects. It has never been permanently recognized by the state, but locals remember and still cherish their memories of the best musical venue to ever hit Rhode Island. This film celebrates those memories. |
| Category | Film & Animation |
| Tags | Celebrity Club | interracial | jazz | blues | Providence RI music | 1950's jazz club |
