Year: 1977
Runtime: 96 mins
Language: English
Director: Jeremy Kagan
Billy Dee Williams brings Scott Joplin to life in a biographical drama that traces the composer’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming the preeminent figure of ragtime. The film showcases how Joplin’s music captured the spirit of America and solidified his legacy as the greatest ragtime composer ever.
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