S8·E14 Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life
Synopsis
As Duke Ellington's co-composer, arranger, and right-hand man, Billy Strayhorn wrote some of the greatest American music of the 20th century. But as a gay man in the ’40s and ’50s, Strayhorn had to lead a discreet existence, while Ellington played to thunderous applause on center stage.
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When did Season 8 Episode 14 of Independent Lens air?
Season 8, Episode 14 ('Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life') originally aired on February 6, 2007.
How long is Season 8 Episode 14 ('Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 8 Episode 14?
As Duke Ellington's co-composer, arranger, and right-hand man, Billy Strayhorn wrote some of the greatest American music of the 20th century. But as a gay man in the ’40s and ’50s, Strayhorn had to lead a discreet existence, while Ellington played to thunderous applause on center stage....
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