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The Jackie Washington Story = I Want To Be Happy
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:2005Item number (ISN):433225Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADIAN TELEVISION FUNDAccession:2008-0055Media:VideoPart:1 of 1Production date:2005Release date:2005Production company:Ari A. Cohen Productions Inc.Production credit:director/producer/photography/sound/research, Ari A. Cohen; editing, Alexandre Chartrand; photography, Jim Aquila; sound Ross Redfern; Howard Chachowicz; Mark Obradovich; sound editor, Chris LeonCountry of production:cnDescription:This is a biography of Canadian blues musician Jackie Washington (12 November 1919-27 June 2009). He was born in Hamilton, Ontario. The documentary includes interviews of Washington and others, discussing his early years playing music with his brothers, and his later career. In addition to being a musician, Washington became Canada's first black disc jockey, at Hamilton radio station CHML, in 1948. Also included are still photographs from the past and present and footage of Washington performing. Other subjects discussed include his family background and the racism he faced over the years. Interviewees include friends such as Irene Manning and fellow musicians. <48mn 40s>Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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