But Then She's Betty Carter (1980)
53 min
This lively film is an unforgettable portrait of legendary vocalist Betty Carter, one of the greatest living exponents of jazz. Uncompromised by commercialism throughout her long career, she has forged alternative criteria for success — including founding her own recording company and raising her two sons as a single parent. Parkerson's special film captures Carter's musical genius, her paradoxical relationship with the public and her fierce dedication to personal and artistic independence.
- Release date
- January 1, 1980
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Betty Carter
Cast
- Betty Carter as Self
- Lionel Hampton as Self
- Curtis Lundy as Self
- Mulgrew Miller as Self
Crew
- Michelle Parkerson · Director
- Michelle Parkerson · Writer
- Michelle Parkerson · Producer
- Betty Carter · Composer
- M. Boyer · Cinematographer
- S. Norman · Cinematographer
- Skip Norman · Cinematographer
- Jim Brown · Editor