It was an amazing movie ,,but it will always be a fantastic movie..your like many great people in this world ..who understand great people who made great changes in this world xxx
Lynn whitfield won a well deserved Emmy for her performance with her talent and good looks she should have been bigger I liked the film but they could have spent more on her costumes they were okay but Josephine Baker was known for her talent humanitarian efforts and her fabulous wardrobe
@@IamAries52 Josephine along with lena horne paved the way for glamorous divas like beyonce and Rihanna I actually saw beyonce wear a headpiece that was practically identical to one I saw josephine wearing in a documentary I'm not surprised she knows about the ladies that preceded her she's a proud black women perhaps this was her way of paying tribute
One of the greatest and most memorable scenes of this movie!!! I grew up watching this and the song made such an impact in my life and it remains one of my favorites!
People today still hate others for whatever reason and that will be the destruction of this world and so be it. Human beings suck big time. Josephine is great and Lynn did and outstanding job.
Ya R.I.P JB a giving women a grate dancer and french singer, mother of 12 kids and Frances black queen. She deserved her fame she had been through a lot form being taken from person to person.being physical abused by white folks. and being homeless before being in Shuffle Along. She saved all her kids life's by adopting them. People didn't get it then we do now she had adopted her kids so they wouldn't grow up like she did. And i commend her for that and much more.
Superb woman who delivered an extraordinary performance! the cast made an excellent choice in choosing this sensational actress to play the role of the icon Joséphine that I cherish. She interpreted this role with brio, elegance, beauty, personally I do not see any other after her and the film was beautifully directed ...
Thanks so much for posting this clip. I was a kid when Josephine was in her twilight, and like most youngsters, I didn't know or care anything about music beyond what was playing right then, or the artists that performed it for that matter. We grow up eventually, and some of us regret our aggressive ignorance. This movie was moving and this song ended it beautifully.
I saw this when it was a TV movie in the 90s. Even as a kid I LOVED Josephine Baker. In high-school we had to do a report on the roaring 20s and I did a full paper on La Baker... I got a chance to meet Lynn Whitfield in Hollywood and I told her I really loved her performance in this film. She thanked me and we took a pic. Memories
Love to hear your story I also met Lynn before she filmed the movie atJC Baker restaurant in NYC because I had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with the original Miss Baker so every time I see the ending I cry like a baby. . I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run check my clip with many photos just type.”Josephine baker and me Cittaroma p “. She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I just wanted to make few points . We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross Shirley Bassey or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️. Lynn Whitfield did a good job. This movie was based on English documentary call “chasing a rainbow “. It’s so hard to do a movie on her life in less than 2 hours. Miss Baker deserve another biopic on a streaming venue like Netflix or Amazon . with at least 8 episodes. So you can get deeper into her incredible life. Her legacy needs to live on forever more than ever. ❤️😘🍌🕺💃🥰♥️😍
Aún recuerdo la primera vez que vi esta película. Me pareció maravillosa. Muy bien contada y con detalles. Conocí a esa gran mujer que fue Josephine Baker a través de Lynn Whitfield.
Josephine Baker represents every gay person in this Nation. "What u mean coming here, shaming this family". At some point you have to walk through that crowd n hold your head high. And have the audacity" to live!!!!! Inspite of
Thank you! Thank you for uploading this performance! No matter how exclusive your taste, upload what you like. There will always be someone who will appreciate it! This was a good movie. And this is a very moving performance. I read that she died on stage doing what she loved. Amen!
I researched her original recording(s) after reading your posts and I totally agree, she was magnificient. I wonder why they didn't use the recordings in the film?
Not true let’s use Michael Jackson for example all he wanted to do was give and love and help children in need but all people wanted to call him Was bizarre
LOL, well thank you for putting them on here. I remember looking on the back of the video and reading that it wasn't her, but then I decided that perhaps there was no recording of the real her and that's why they had to substitute. I am so enthralled by the real Josephine now. I would love to see her Bobino performance in its entirety. At least this film introduced me to who she was and I'm grateful for that.
Hi I just read your comment. So glad you wanted to get more Infos about Bobino. Unfortunately They are only a few clips from Bobino. Josephine did sang Times are changing but for her concert at Carnegie Hall in 1974 But this clip is extremely emotional for me because I WAS THERE in 1975 @ Bobino I ve had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with Miss Baker so every time I see the ending I cry like a baby. . I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run check my clip with many photos just type.”Josephine baker and me Cittaroma p “. She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I just wanted to make few points . We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross Shirley Bassey or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️. Lynn Whitfield did a good job. This movie was based on English documentary call “chasing a rainbow “. It’s so hard to do a movie on her life in less than 2 hours. Miss Baker deserve another biopic on a streaming venue like Netflix or Amazon . with at least 8 episodes. So you can get deeper into her incredible life. Her legacy needs to live on forever more than ever. ❤️😘🍌🕺💃🥰♥️😍
@@Uniquaization you are so welcome thank you for the reply. check pics of Bobino with Miss Baker and me just typed. “ josephine and me Cittaroma P “ Enjoy.
For once Dylan must have been speechless! Such a beautiful soul, an example for us all. Will check out this film. Like most people all I knew was the exotic, sexy, ahead of her time- that's the act, the reality? Until 2021 never heard her interviewed- adopting all those kids, hmm, before Mia and Angelina- Josephine Baker was what a global citizen should be- what do the French "get" that America doesn't? Namaste
Ella igual que Isidora fueron las promotoras que cambiaron totalmente la danza Los sentimientos encontrados siguen siento un ejemplo a seguir que no tienen que perderse esos sentimientos no debemos permitir que se pieDan arte puro el corazón en simples notas es hermoso y debe seguir así
You just can't please everyone. Yes purist, you're right, Lynn sang the song at the end, not Josephine, but I loved her version. I walked past pictures of Josephine Baker on the walls at my school like they weren't even there, but this movie made me ashamed of that and inspired me to find out about her. Years later I shared what I learned with my kids. Please don't make it Lynn or this movie vs Josephine. It's a tribute. I think JB would have enjoyed it.
@mrlopez2681 i understand but it was THIS movie that made me love Josephine. before this i only heard stories about her but to see a movie held my attention.
Jehovah God promises that those who have died will live again in Isaiah 26:19: "Your dead will live. My corpses will rise. Wake up and shout for joy, residents of the dust! For your dew is like the morning dew, and the earth will let those who are powerless in death live again." He will bring them back to life; that is the hope of the resurrection.
Sorry, Lynn Whitfield did a great job of portraying Josephine Baker, but Diana Ross had been a fan and studied her for years. She would have made this role EPIC! Just like she did with Lady Sings the Blues. Josephine was a recording artist like Diana Ross so along with the film, she would have given us an album of Josephine Baker's music. And while Diana Ross can dance, I think she would have probably insisted that clips of Josephine Baker actually doing the dancing be used instead of her trying to do them herself, like Lynn Whitfield did. Josephine's dancing was legendary. She danced like she had no bones, and she learned to dance on point like a ballerina. And if you look at her closely, you can see she was doubled jointed, even in her fingers. That's one of the reasons she rose above all others when it came to performing. Diana Ross would also shown that Josephine was a business women with a line of hair care products and owned her own nightclub which attracted the most famous people of her time, including people like Ernest Hemingway and Princess Grace Kelly. she would have shown that Josephine also learned to ride horses and fly planes. There were so many important things about Josephine Baker that Diana Ross would have put on the screen. Lynn Whitfield did a great job, but Diana Ross would have made the role Legendary! Diana Ross is a diva, but so was Josephine, according to her adopted son. It's our loss that they passed over Diana Ross for that role.
Lynn killed this role PERIOD, nobody can be more original then the original of course but Lynn introduced Mrs Josephine to the world as only she could.
@@jbailey8612 I AGREE WITH YOU J BAILY IF YOU DIDN'T TELL THAT FOOL THIS I WOULD HAVE.....LYNN WHITFIELD BROUGHT JOSEPHINE TO LIFE IN HER PERFORMANCE.....NO ONE COULD HAVE DONE BETTER!!!!
Kim d you wouldn't have told me a damn thing..ive watched many of josephine Baker's videos AND like i said Lynn Whitfield didnt do the classy and beautiful josephine Baker justice..now move around.
All she gave & forever will be. What amazes me is the same government that kicked her out of her mansion that housed her & her children she worked and sacrificed for, put on this lavish funeral procession. Politic BS isn't it something.
C'est absolument faux ! C'est le nouveau propriétaire du château qui l'a fait expulser. Elle était couverte de dettes . Le gouvernement Français n'a jamais rien fait contre Joséphine , bien au contraire ! C'est quand sa situation a été connue que Brigitte Bardot, Line Renaud et surtout la princesse Grâce Kelly sont venues à son aide .
This is a horrible movie. Bakers real recordings weren't even used (she was a singer of FAR better talent than the garbage heard here). Her spectacular stage shows weren't recreated, and most of the portrayal of her life is a lie.
Still one of my favorites in 2024❤❤❤
It's ashame this movie was so under rated. It was one of the greatest movies of our time! Ms. Whitfield's acting was superb... outstanding.
It was an amazing movie ,,but it will always be a fantastic movie..your like many great people in this world ..who understand great people who made great changes in this world xxx
I agree: This movie touched me more than any movie I've ever seen. So underrated.
I agree. I have to watch this clip every year or so!
Merci.
Woulda been a HUGE sensation if they had the RIGHT one portraying La Baker.. and that should’ve been MISS DIANA ROSS
Lynn Whitfield did delivered an outstanding performance as Josephine Baker. Simply divine.
Yes she did!
Lynn whitfield won a well deserved Emmy for her performance with her talent and good looks she should have been bigger I liked the film but they could have spent more on her costumes they were okay but Josephine Baker was known for her talent humanitarian efforts and her fabulous wardrobe
@@IamAries52 Josephine along with lena horne paved the way for glamorous divas like beyonce and Rihanna I actually saw beyonce wear a headpiece that was practically identical to one I saw josephine wearing in a documentary I'm not surprised she knows about the ladies that preceded her she's a proud black women perhaps this was her way of paying tribute
I've watched this movie many times, and this scene makes me cry everytime. ❤❤❤
Lynette Stewart You are not alone😥😥😥😥😥
Lynette i'm right with you ! So sad but so true this song :(
Every single time
So true
The words to the song is so beautiful
One of the greatest and most memorable scenes of this movie!!! I grew up watching this and the song made such an impact in my life and it remains one of my favorites!
Rowoches same... I used to sing when I set the table
.. come!! Gather round! People! 🤦🏾♂️💁🏾♂️
We the younger generation understood you Miss Baker ! Thank you for all that you gave ! You did help change the world ! God Bless you & RIP !!!
What an honor to have met your son . You truly raised a gentlemen !!!
I must say that anyone that can watch & listen to this song with out bursting into tears I give them a standing ovation !!!
People today still hate others for whatever reason and that will be the destruction of this world and so be it. Human beings suck big time. Josephine is great and Lynn did and outstanding job.
Lynn Whitfield should have received an Academy Award Nomination for the exceptional remarkable performances!!! 👍🏽 well done
She won a Best Actress Emmy for this role. It was a cable/tv movie. Not eligible for an Oscar.
Only theatrical movies are eligible for Oscars. This was a TV movie, and cable at that.
Yes Yes Yes She Does 🌹❤️
Well !! She still deserves an Oscar too
So eine schöne Ausnahme Artististin und Sängerin Alle Epochen
Man this movie is legendary she played this part so well
Great performance by Lynn Whitfield. I had the pleasure of meeting her. She slayed this interpretation.
Ya R.I.P JB a giving women a grate dancer and french singer, mother of 12 kids and Frances black queen. She deserved her fame she had been through a lot form being taken from person to person.being physical abused by white folks. and being homeless before being in Shuffle Along. She saved all her kids life's by adopting them. People didn't get it then we do now she had adopted her kids so they wouldn't grow up like she did. And i commend her for that and much more.
Yes u get it indeed JOSEPHINE QUEEN she took it she didnt wait i love you much RESPECT
What an absolute inspiration….. Ms Lynn Whitfield ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is such a prophetic song... absolutely beautiful!!!
Beautiful song every time I listen to this song it make me think about life and death
Allah . It was written about life & death . Those who choose to help & those who don't !!! Miss Baker will always be remembered RIP ...
Will always remember this scene...a classic !
What is so amazing to me, is on her last performance she left our world, so talented, so giving and Beautiful. 💙
Never forget this Lady...never. jmpd
I would never forget the greatest lady
Superb woman who delivered an extraordinary performance! the cast made an excellent choice in choosing this sensational actress to play the role of the icon Joséphine that I cherish. She interpreted this role with brio, elegance, beauty, personally I do not see any other after her and the film was beautifully directed ...
This song always brings me to tears.
Thanks so much for posting this clip. I was a kid when Josephine was in her twilight, and like most youngsters, I didn't know or care anything about music beyond what was playing right then, or the artists that performed it for that matter. We grow up eventually, and some of us regret our aggressive ignorance. This movie was moving and this song ended it beautifully.
gunslingrr6 Indeed it did!!!
I saw this when it was a TV movie in the 90s. Even as a kid I LOVED Josephine Baker. In high-school we had to do a report on the roaring 20s and I did a full paper on La Baker... I got a chance to meet Lynn Whitfield in Hollywood and I told her I really loved her performance in this film. She thanked me and we took a pic. Memories
Love to hear your story I also met Lynn before she filmed the movie atJC Baker restaurant in NYC because I had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with the original Miss Baker so every time I see the ending I cry like a baby. . I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run check my clip with many photos just type.”Josephine baker and me Cittaroma p “. She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I just wanted to make few points . We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross Shirley Bassey or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️. Lynn Whitfield did a good job. This movie was based on English documentary call “chasing a rainbow “. It’s so hard to do a movie on her life in less than 2 hours. Miss Baker deserve another biopic on a streaming venue like Netflix or Amazon . with at least 8 episodes. So you can get deeper into her incredible life. Her legacy needs to live on forever more than ever. ❤️😘🍌🕺💃🥰♥️😍
I love this movie, and cried everytime it came to this part☺💯!
Man, when I was younger I would rewind this part so many times. Thank you for uploading!
Still love this song
BRAVO to the GREAT JOSEPHINE
I just love this song.. sung by josephine..
Such a beautiful clip 🤗
OMG! Tears, the times are a changing. I love this movie so much, i cried whenever i watched it, so emotional.
Unbelievably gorgeous!
Aún recuerdo la primera vez que vi esta película. Me pareció maravillosa. Muy bien contada y con detalles. Conocí a esa gran mujer que fue Josephine Baker a través de Lynn Whitfield.
Josephine Baker represents every gay person in this Nation. "What u mean coming here, shaming this family". At some point you have to walk through that crowd n hold your head high. And have the audacity" to live!!!!! Inspite of
Thank you! Thank you for uploading this performance! No matter how exclusive your taste, upload what you like. There will always be someone who will appreciate it! This was a good movie. And this is a very moving performance. I read that she died on stage doing what she loved. Amen!
This is my favorite scene in this awesome movie
that was a really compelling story! Way to go, and thanks for sharing!
I researched her original recording(s) after reading your posts and I totally agree, she was magnificient. I wonder why they didn't use the recordings in the film?
Great job Lynn!
Two of her sons opened a restaurant in New York City. It's called Chez Josephine. There's plenty of memorabilia commemorating Ms. Baker.
C'est juste magnifique Merci
If you’re listening in 2020, please note that the Times are Changing. . . .
Ce film est excellent mais le scénario prend de tres grandes libertés avec la réalité !
The beautiful Lynn Whitfield....
Love this movie and especially this part so much. Thank you for uploading @kev1964100
josephine baker was right when she said giving was the one thing people never get punished for
sorry those things happened too you but the blessing is not in recieving it is in giving
well don,t complain of your misfortunes keep giving in time you will reap the blessings and benefits
Not true let’s use Michael Jackson for example all he wanted to do was give and love and help children in need but all people wanted to call him Was bizarre
@@theprince_jay because they couldn't understand his pure childlike heart hr was a Genius and his blsssings came even after death
What a beautiful beautiful lady
LOL, well thank you for putting them on here. I remember looking on the back of the video and reading that it wasn't her, but then I decided that perhaps there was no recording of the real her and that's why they had to substitute. I am so enthralled by the real Josephine now. I would love to see her Bobino performance in its entirety. At least this film introduced me to who she was and I'm grateful for that.
Hi I just read your comment. So glad you wanted to get more Infos about Bobino. Unfortunately They are only a few clips from Bobino. Josephine did sang Times are changing but for her concert at Carnegie Hall in 1974 But this clip is extremely emotional for me because I WAS THERE in 1975 @ Bobino I ve had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with Miss Baker so every time I see the ending I cry like a baby. . I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run check my clip with many photos just type.”Josephine baker and me Cittaroma p “. She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I just wanted to make few points . We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross Shirley Bassey or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️. Lynn Whitfield did a good job. This movie was based on English documentary call “chasing a rainbow “. It’s so hard to do a movie on her life in less than 2 hours. Miss Baker deserve another biopic on a streaming venue like Netflix or Amazon . with at least 8 episodes. So you can get deeper into her incredible life. Her legacy needs to live on forever more than ever. ❤️😘🍌🕺💃🥰♥️😍
@@cittaromap4163 wow, so amazing. Thank you for sharing
@@Uniquaization you are so welcome thank you for the reply. check pics of Bobino with Miss Baker and me just typed. “ josephine and me Cittaroma P “ Enjoy.
For once Dylan must have been speechless! Such a beautiful soul, an example for us all. Will check out this film. Like most people all I knew was the exotic, sexy, ahead of her time- that's the act, the reality? Until 2021 never heard her interviewed- adopting all those kids, hmm, before Mia and Angelina- Josephine Baker was what a global citizen should be- what do the French "get" that America doesn't? Namaste
This was the saddest part to me...
RIP Josephine Baker
Upon listening to mrlopez2681 rants, I decided to research the original recording here and it is so marvelous! I wonder why they didn't use it here!
Amazing
Ella igual que Isidora fueron las promotoras que cambiaron totalmente la danza Los sentimientos encontrados siguen siento un ejemplo a seguir que no tienen que perderse esos sentimientos no debemos permitir que se pieDan arte puro el corazón en simples notas es hermoso y debe seguir así
Une grande Dame 🙏
Esse filme não foi divulgado no Brasil!!!! Que absurdo!!
You just can't please everyone. Yes purist, you're right, Lynn sang the song at the end, not Josephine, but I loved her version. I walked past pictures of Josephine Baker on the walls at my school like they weren't even there, but this movie made me ashamed of that and inspired me to find out about her. Years later I shared what I learned with my kids. Please don't make it Lynn or this movie vs Josephine. It's a tribute. I think JB would have enjoyed it.
VIVA LA 🇫🇷France!!! ❤
What a voice
@mrlopez2681 i understand but it was THIS movie that made me love Josephine. before this i only heard stories about her but to see a movie held my attention.
Eric Gregg You didn't want to research her after hearing about her? That's how I found her, then I found this film and was absolutely blown away.
A beautiful, poignant, and powerful ending.
Everyone should know that Walter Winchell died a nobody . She will be the one remembered !!!
Boy O Boy did we Americans lose one of our finest performers to France just because of her color ! I will never get it ! Never !!!
Much Respected comment the usa is so small minded but she made them RESPECT her HAIL JOSEPHINE
@@dextergriffin53 I'm an American & I Sir am not small minded .!!!
She's exquisite even if they did leave out the last verse.
Jehovah God promises that those who have died will live again in Isaiah 26:19:
"Your dead will live. My corpses will rise. Wake up and shout for joy, residents of the dust! For your dew is like the morning dew, and the earth will let those who are powerless in death live again."
He will bring them back to life; that is the hope of the resurrection.
stupenda
Eu sou do Basil = indignada com este filme não ter sido largamente divulgado. Um racismo sem limite não dá! EU NÃO CONSIGO RESPIRAR
Queria a tradução desta música
Josefinas b
I watched this it scared me as a kid
The Voice you hear is Carol Dennis. Former wife of Bob Dylan.
Come on, it wasn't that bad. To me it was pretty good.
thats not Lynn Whitfield singing its the elderly josephine baker as Lynn is portraying.
Josephine had a much better voice.
3:59VSHE LOOKS GORGEOUS
@mrlopez2681 i disagree. i love Josephine's story but i like this better.
Deusa
So glad DR didn't get her claws into this.
Sorry, Lynn Whitfield did a great job of portraying Josephine Baker, but Diana Ross had been a fan and studied her for years. She would have made this role EPIC! Just like she did with Lady Sings the Blues. Josephine was a recording artist like Diana Ross so along with the film, she would have given us an album of Josephine Baker's music. And while Diana Ross can dance, I think she would have probably insisted that clips of Josephine Baker actually doing the dancing be used instead of her trying to do them herself, like Lynn Whitfield did. Josephine's dancing was legendary. She danced like she had no bones, and she learned to dance on point like a ballerina. And if you look at her closely, you can see she was doubled jointed, even in her fingers. That's one of the reasons she rose above all others when it came to performing. Diana Ross would also shown that Josephine was a business women with a line of hair care products and owned her own nightclub which attracted the most famous people of her time, including people like Ernest Hemingway and Princess Grace Kelly. she would have shown that Josephine also learned to ride horses and fly planes. There were so many important things about Josephine Baker that Diana Ross would have put on the screen. Lynn Whitfield did a great job, but Diana Ross would have made the role Legendary! Diana Ross is a diva, but so was Josephine, according to her adopted son. It's our loss that they passed over Diana Ross for that role.
ALGUIEN E PUEDE DECIR EL TITULO DE ESTA CANCION
The Times They are a Changing
Children, lemonade!
@mrlopez2681
I think the woman singing this song was the exwife of the actual author of the song....
Encore un truc à l'américaine.
ummm...... there exactly the same
Often copied but never equaled!
I love Lynn Whitfield but after looking at videos of the real Josephine Baker she really didn't do her justice
Lynn killed this role PERIOD, nobody can be more original then the original of course but Lynn introduced Mrs Josephine to the world as only she could.
@@jbailey8612 I AGREE WITH YOU J BAILY IF YOU DIDN'T TELL THAT FOOL THIS I WOULD HAVE.....LYNN WHITFIELD BROUGHT JOSEPHINE TO LIFE IN HER PERFORMANCE.....NO ONE COULD HAVE DONE BETTER!!!!
@Dorothy Crawley WHO CARE WHO THEY LAID WITH...ARE YOU JEALOUS????
Kim d you wouldn't have told me a damn thing..ive watched many of josephine Baker's videos AND like i said Lynn Whitfield didnt do the classy and beautiful josephine Baker justice..now move around.
@Dorothy Crawley Who gives a damn how much dingaling u done had. The only kinda people who brag about that are........nevermind. 😔
Ces pas josephine baker ca doit être un biopic a la godille.
All she gave & forever will be. What amazes me is the same government that kicked her out of her mansion that housed her & her children she worked and sacrificed for, put on this lavish funeral procession. Politic BS isn't it something.
C'est absolument faux !
C'est le nouveau propriétaire du château qui l'a fait expulser. Elle était couverte de dettes . Le gouvernement Français n'a jamais rien fait contre Joséphine , bien au contraire !
C'est quand sa situation a été connue que Brigitte Bardot, Line Renaud et surtout la princesse Grâce Kelly sont venues à son aide .
This is a horrible movie. Bakers real recordings weren't even used (she was a singer of FAR better talent than the garbage heard here). Her spectacular stage shows weren't recreated, and most of the portrayal of her life is a lie.
DIANA ROSS SHOULDVE DONE THIS ROLE