The Harlem Renaissance
Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
Top cast
Cab CallowaySelf (archive footage)
Louis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)- Louis JordanSelf (archive footage)
Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)
Bill RobinsonSelf (archive footage)
Nat King ColeSelf (archive footage)
Lena HorneSelf (archive footage)- Charlie ParkerSelf (archive footage)
Dizzy GillespieSelf (archive footage)
Count BasieSelf (archive footage)
Fats WallerSelf (archive footage)- Fletcher HendersonSelf (archive footage)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Harlem Renaissance” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.