Cabin in the Sky
When a gambling husband wakes up in purgatory, he learns he has a second chance on Earth to determine if he’s worthy for heaven. This moral tale is a playground for the talented Black actors of the time. With Lena Horne, Ethel Waters, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Butterfly McQueen, and many more.
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Year: 1943
Genre: Musical
Type: Feature
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GQOvVayO3Y
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