Fats Waller Was Born Here (2008)
The (partially) true story of American jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller and the little town of Passaic, New Jersey. As seen in Michel Gondry's "Be Kind Rewind"
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Yasiin Bey as "Fats" Wallter/Mike (as Mos Def) |
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Jack Black as Multiple Roles/Jerry |
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Danny Glover as "Fats" Waller's Father/Mr. Fletcher |
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Melonie Díaz as "Fats" Waller's Wife/Alma |
| Directing | Mike Coolwell | Co-Director |
| Directing | Jerry McLean | Co-Director |