Show Girls
Originally released in 1998. Show Girls is a documentary film. directed by Meilan Lam. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anthony Sherwood
Synopsis
Show Girls celebrates Montreal's swinging Black jazz scene from the 1920s to the 1960s, when the city was wide open. Three women who danced in the legendary Black clubs of the day - Rockhead's Paradise, The Terminal, Café St. Michel - share their unforgettable memories of life at the centre of one of the world's hottest jazz spots. From the Roaring Twenties, through the Second World War and on into the golden era of clubs in the fifties and sixities, Show Girls chronicles the lives of Bernice, Tina and Olga - mixing their memories with rarely seen footage of the era.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Show Girls about?
Show Girls celebrates Montreal's swinging Black jazz scene from the 1920s to the 1960s, when the city was wide open. Three women who danced in the legendary Black clubs of the day - Rockhead's Para...
Who directed Show Girls?
Show Girls was directed by Meilan Lam.
How long is Show Girls?
Show Girls has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Show Girls released?
Show Girls was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Show Girls?
The main cast of Show Girls includes Anthony Sherwood.