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195622 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

Momma Don't Allow

195622 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

A night at Wood Green Jazz Club unveils youth culture and music's pulse.

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Tony Richardson,

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A night at Wood Green Jazz Club unveils youth culture and music's pulse.

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Tony Richardson

Tony Richardsondirector

Karel Reisz

Karel Reiszdirector

Tony Richardson

Tony Richardsonwriter

Karel Reisz

Karel Reiszwriter

Lonnie Donegan

Lonnie Donegancast

Synopsis

A Free Cinema short documenting a night at the Wood Green Jazz Club, observing youth culture, music, and social dynamics through an unobtrusive, non-narrated style.

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