Telling the story of The Apollo was an “overwhelming task”: Filmmaker

The world renowned venue The Apollo became famous not just for hosting music legends and cultural and political icons, but for Amateur Night, which launched countless careers. But, that successful past couldn’t prevent The Apollo from nearly going under. The 85-year history of the theater is now the focus of a new HBO documentary. Michelle Miller talked with a man who knows that history well.
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[@theTH3RDIII]

I love her enthusiasm!

[@amandamartin8788]

How amazing to have watched that much talent brace the legendary stage for so many years! He is truly blessed!

[@thankyouagainT]

Awesome piece 💯 Apollo relives 😁

[@nicolehunter5927]

I saw Angela Windbush ... she sang SMILE...

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I be watching that show sometimes on UA-cam it's a good show with Malcolm Jamal Warner
a as the host and rappers Salt And Pepper.

[@davidellis5141]

Saw the legendary Bobby Womack there ! 😎

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

Music is life of the people look at the happiness in the youth eyes back then. Look at the sadness in the youth of today listen to that rap going to jail and crap 😡😤😠. The music is like a drug.

[@fisherman777]

Thang you for sharing... 😀

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First one👋🏼: that guy hairline is longer then my pine

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The Blacks made Apollo

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Ah yes make this the top comment

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So what