Title: The big beat
Description: The documentary traces how Fats Domino's brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues morphed into rock and roll, appealing to black and white audiences alike. Includes the 60-minute PBS broadcast version and the full 90-minute "director's cut," which includes extensive additional performance footage.
Subjects: Rock music, Rhythm and blues music, African American rock musicians, Biography, History and criticism
Places: New Orleans, Louisiana
People: Fats Domino (1928-2017)