Jessie Mae's Fife and Drum Band Movies
This movie is a documentary showing the evolution of a musical style. Fortunately for the viewer, it is also an opportunity to see some of the practitioners of that style in much footage never before released. A must-see for devotees of the style, enlightening and entertaining for others. The effective use of interviews, physical tours of the birthplaces of the music and lengthy performances give the viewer quite an overview of this music and its practitioners. An illuminating look at the gutsy and raw Delta-inspired music. ~ Tana Hobart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- "Big" Jack Johnson, Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes, (more)
- 1993
Once again drawing from "today's headlines" for story material, this episode concerns itself with the notorious "Beltway Madam", who as owner of Washington's most expensive prostitution ring has plenty of dirt to dish out. Miles (Grant Shaud) manages to outscoop his competition by securing an interview with the Beltway Madam; the problem now is to persuade a reluctant Murphy (Candice Bergen) to go through with the assignment. And wait until you see who's been hired as Murphy's "Secretary No. 63." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
