Noble Sissle Jr.: Am I Still Going to Vietnam?
His father brought ragtime to Europe; he brought a legacy to a different battlefield.
Genres
Overview
The story of Noble Sissle Jr., a production company owner, community development expert, and veteran of the Vietnam War. Combining archival footage with interviews and family portraits, the film explores Sissle Jr.’s life, and the way he carries on the legacy of his father, Noble Sissle – the famous WWI Harlem Hell Fighter and leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Includes original music and footage of Noble Sissle.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
8 min
Release Date
2018-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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