Duke Ellington

Based on the autobiography of photographer, musician, writer, and director Gordon Parks whose subject matter revolved around the African American struggle.

Oscar(R)- and Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of New York City's landmark Apollo Theater in this documentary that weaves together clips from music, comedy and dance performances, interviews with artists including Smokey Robinson and others -- and behind-the-scenes footage of the team that makes the Apollo run.