Ruth Brown Movies

Hairspray

70/100

A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll

85/100

A live, four-hour concert special celebrating the 40th anniversary of Atlantic Records. Intercut throughout the show are highlights from earlier performances of rock and roll greats as well as archival footage from the Atlantic vaults.

The Ladies Sing the Blues

77/100

See the "Ladies" who created an art form and sang their way into legend... Once in a lifetime, complete performances by the great American blues and jazz divas. Sixteen selections include ... See full summary »

Abbey Lincoln: You Gotta Pay the Band