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Released
2018 · FILM

Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening

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Language
FR
DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

Josephine Baker was a poor Black girl from Missouri who rose to fame as the Queen of Paris, later joined the French Resistance, and eventually created her dream family, "The Rainbow Tribe," by adopting twelve children from around the world. Her story is that of the first Black superstar.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Veronique Lagoarde SegotShot by Mia BarkerScored by Marc Olivier Dupin

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