From Nursing To Superstardom At 82 Years Old: The Amazing Life Story Of Alberta Hunter

This American Film Festival Winner portrays the life of the legendary singer/songwritter, known for her independent spirit and often naughty lyrics. Retiring at 62 to become a nurse, she made a comeback ay age 82 to greater acclaim than ever. Featuring the music of her friends Louie Armstrong, Eubie Blake, Paul Robeson and Fats Waller and her last film interview. She knocks out numbers ranging from "Handy Man" to "Darktown Strutters Ball."
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[@jacquesduval33]

Had the privilege to see her at the Cookery in 1982. I will never forget her and I have kept listening to her music since that time. Thank you Alberta.

[@brentdgravel]

me,too

[@williammatthews4491]

Wow.Have her music ,but knew little of her life. Thank you !!

[@virghammer1]

What a GIANT of a woman! I’m so dang impressed she kept remembering all those lyrics!! And what a BEAMING spirit she’s shining out - hurts me we’re not seeing Black, loving folks in that audience - but at least we can all keep marveling at her, while these wisely, well-made films still exist. THANK YOU, Absolute Alberta! ❤ 🙏 🙌🏾. PS. You sure AIN’T “ugly,” you adorable Queen. What a beauty!

[@samuelessayte3769]

Thank you so much!!

[@BluesUrbano22]

Wow! What a great documentary! Love her music for many years, but she’s as lovable!

[@wiggluededgessnatched]

SHE DESERVES TO HAVE ONE OF THE HIGHEST TITLE IN BLUES.. SHES ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THEM..
Mammie Smith " First Lady of Blues "
Ma Rainey " Mother of Blues "
Bessie Smith " Empress of Blues "
Dinah Washington & Koko Taylor _ " Queens of Blues".

[@rodnnyc]

so great

[@LucyParsons87]

She was quite famous for quite awhile, when she sang at the Chicago Jazz Festival[1980?], one of the few women and oh MY was she sexy. Remarkable that she started again at 82.

[@joemaxfield6978]

An American treasure

[@GaryLangEngr]

Thanks!

[@ericjackson9256]

Remember when this was first shown

[@Gennettor-nc8kx]

Black artists, white audience. As usual in the USA....

[@katevalentine7075]

I know .That always disheartened me and I'm pretty white but this was back in the 80s. And things have changed alot