Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll(2016)
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll Synopsis
One of the most popular rockers of the 1950s and early 60s, Fats Domino and his record sales were rivaled then only by Elvis Presley. With his boogie-woogie piano playing rooted in blues, rhythm & blues, and jazz, he became one of the inventors, along with Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard, of rock ‘n’ roll, a revolutionary genre that united young black and white audiences.
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Joe Lauro, released on February 26, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Fats Domino, Clarke Peters, Cosimo Matassa and David Bartholomew. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Lauro
- Writers:
- Joe Lauro, Rick Coleman
- Producers:
- Rick Coleman, Joe Lauro, Rich Nevins
- Production:
- Historic Muse
- Status:
- Released
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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll Cast & Crew
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Directed by Joe Lauro, written by Joe Lauro and Rick Coleman, produced by Rick Coleman, Joe Lauro and Rich Nevins.
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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll online?
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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll (2016) is available to stream on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
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The main cast of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll (2016) includes Fats Domino, Clarke Peters, Cosimo Matassa and David Bartholomew. The film was directed by Joe Lauro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll released?
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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll was released on February 26, 2016 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll worth watching?
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Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll (2016) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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