The Josephine Baker Story
1991
Biography of the African-American who became a major performer in the Paris cabarets of the 1920s and 1930s. The film follows her life beginning as a struggling performer in 1917 St. Louis, her frustrations leading to her move to France, and follows to her death in 1975. Written by John Sacksteder
Director:
Brian Gibson
Writers:
Ron Hutchinson, Michael Zagor
Awards:
Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 9 wins & 12 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States, United Kingdom, Hungary
