Fats Waller Was Born Here

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2008 · 11 min · Comedy · Drama

Overview

The (partially) true story of American jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller and the little town of Passaic, New Jersey. As seen in Michel Gondry's "Be Kind Rewind"

Cast

• Yasiin Bey — "Fats" Wallter/Mike (as Mos Def)
• Jack Black — Multiple Roles/Jerry
• Danny Glover — "Fats" Waller's Father/Mr. Fletcher
• Melonie Díaz — "Fats" Waller's Wife/Alma