Ruth Brown Movies

  • 1988
    Hairspray

    Hairspray

    Hairspray

    6.81988HD

    'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts...

    Hairspray
  • 1955
    Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Rhythm and Blues Revue

    61955HD

    Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films...

    Rhythm and Blues Revue
  • 1991
    True Identity

    True Identity

    True Identity

    5.61991HD

    In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

    True Identity
  • 1981
    Under the Rainbow

    Under the Rainbow

    Under the Rainbow

    51981HD

    In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel...

    Under the Rainbow
  • 1994
    Shake, Rattle and Rock!

    Shake, Rattle and Rock!

    Shake, Rattle and Rock!

    5.81994HD

    In 1950s America, teenage rebellion comes easy when something like rock 'n' roll is viewed as sinful. Looking to have a good time while they're...

    Shake, Rattle and Rock!
  • 1995
    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

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    The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll
  • 1993
    Hallelujah

    Hallelujah

    Hallelujah

    01993HD

    Christmas at the Messiah Church in Washington D.C. A young preacher and, later in the day, a mysterious pregnant girl arrive at the church doors...

    Hallelujah
  • 1990
    Blues Alive

    Blues Alive

    Blues Alive

    01990HD

    Willie Dixon tells tales of the blues, spiced by stories from Ruth Brown, Albert Collins and Buddy Guy. Blues from all, as well as Booker T. Laury,...

    Blues Alive
  • 1993
    Black and Blue: A Musical Revue

    Black and Blue: A Musical Revue

    Black and Blue: A Musical Revue

    01993HD

    The famous rhythm and blues revue featuring such standards as the title song, "After You've Gone" and "In a Sentimental Mood," to name just a few,...

    Black and Blue: A Musical Revue
  • 1995
    B.B. King: Blues Summit

    B.B. King: Blues Summit

    B.B. King: Blues Summit

    7.21995HD

    Inspired by the 1993 Grammy-winning album, this historic meeting of superpowers stars the King of the Blues performing duets with a pantheon of...

    B.B. King: Blues Summit
  • 1988
    That Rhythm, Those Blues

    That Rhythm, Those Blues

    That Rhythm, Those Blues

    71988HD

    A documentary covering the R&B (rhythm and blues) field from the 1940s to the early 1950s. Included is footage of performances by major R&B singers...

    That Rhythm, Those Blues