How They Got Over

Series: Sonic Cinema

Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test will be required to attend this screening. Learn more here. This film will be sold at 100% capacity. Masks are required while in all common areas, including in your seat when not actively eating or drinking.

This documentary features the African-American quartets who traveled the back roads of the Deep South in the 1930s and 40s, creating a hard gospel sound and vigorous performing style that foreshadowed doo-wop, rhythm and blues, soul, and Motown. With the Dixie Hummingbirds, Blinds Boys of Alabama and Mississippi, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Soul Stirrers, Fairfield Four, Sensational Nightingales, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Highway QCs and more.

Assistive Listening
Available
Format
Digital
Closed captioning
Available
Year
2017
Wheelchair accessible
Please contact info@hollywoodtheatre.org to inquire
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