United States / Jul 30, 1979 / PBS
When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)
Directed by Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll
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Plot
This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.
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| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marilyn Winbush | Featured Performer |
Genres
MusicTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Urban Arts Theater, Broadway Theatre Archive |
| Release date | 30 luglio 1979 |
| Production | Emile Ardolino, Judy Kinberg |
| Editing | Tom Klemesrud |
| Cinematography | Walter Edel, Frank Polizzotto, Les Leinowitz, Michael Lieberman |
| Assistant directors | Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll |
| Lighting | Ralph Holmes |
| Camera operators | Walter Edel, Frank Polizzotto, Les Leinowitz, Michael Lieberman |
| Additional photography | Walter Edel, Frank Polizzotto, Les Leinowitz, Michael Lieberman |
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| Production design | Ralph Holmes |
| Art direction | Ralph Holmes |
| Set decoration | Ralph Holmes |
| Music | Cleavant Derricks, Clinton Derricks-Carroll |
| Sound | Cleavant Derricks, Clinton Derricks-Carroll |
| Costume design | Judith Dolan |
| Makeup | Judith Dolan |
| Hairstyling | Judith Dolan |
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