When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979)
This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.
Director: Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll
Genre: Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 30, 1979
Cast
- Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter - Featured Performer
- Brenda Braxton - Featured Performer
- Lynne Clifton-Allen - Featured Performer
- Cleavant Derricks - Featured Performer
- Clinton Derricks-Carroll - Featured Performer
- Lynne Thigpen - Featured Performer
- Reginald VelJohnson - Featured Performer
- Marilyn Winbush - Featured Performer
Editing: Tom Klemesrud
Production: Urban Arts Theater, Broadway Theatre Archive
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate about?
- This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.
- Who directed When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?
- When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate was directed by Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll.
- Who stars in When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?
- When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate stars Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Brenda Braxton, Lynne Clifton-Allen, Cleavant Derricks, Clinton Derricks-Carroll, Lynne Thigpen.
- How long is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?
- When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate?
- When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate is a Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate produced?
- When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate was produced in United States of America.