Since this is Black History Month and I'm reviewing the achievements of many African-Americans on film in chronological order, I got this movie on VHS from the library because Duke Ellington and his Orchestra were in it
.<br /><br />I was very impressed with the film. It's not just a great story, it's a very moving and moving story. I loved it. The music is great, the acting great and the story moving. This is a film that will keep you moving forward. You will be amazed at how much you can do with your time. < br />I highly recommend this film to anyone who is interested in the history of African Americans. If you are a fan of the music, you will love this one. And if you're a Duke fan, this will make you feel like you have a part in this great film.< br />The film is very well made and is well acted. There are some great moments, but the rest of it is just great. A great movie. Highly recommended.<br/>< br >I recommend it to everyone who loves the great music. Duke and Ealington are amazing. They are great actors and great musicians. Great music and a wonderful story to tell. Very well done. Excellent film!< br/>This is one of my all time favorite films. Thank you for making this a must see for all of you. My favorite part is when Duke is talking to his wife about the
 for the first time. I was very impressed with this film. It's not just a black comedy, it's a great story about a man who is black and who has to deal with racism. The film has a lot of great moments, but it also has some great scenes. This is a film that will keep your interest. If you're looking for a good film to watch, this one is for you. You'll be glad you did. <3/10. 8/5. 7/25. 4/20. 3/30. 2/28. 1/27. 10/31. 9/29. 6/26. 5/21. 0/22. *1/2 from 1 to 10. (out of 10) <4/1 from 10 to 20. (*1 out of 5)<br /><br>< br />I'm a big fan of Duke's music, and this was a perfect example of his music. He's great in this, too. His music is great, especially in the film, where he's singing along with the other singers. There's also a song called "The Black Man" that's very good. Duke is also great as a singer, as well. And he has great