Past Run
Cadillac Records
Darnell Martin's film is a dramatized history of the pioneering Chicago rhythm and blues label, Chess Records. The terrific ensemble features Adrien Brody as the company's co-founder Leonard Chess, and Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf and Beyoncé Knowles as Etta James.
"Cadillac Records is a rollicking and insightful celebration of Chicago blues in its hectic golden age." (A.O. Scott, New York Times)
““Approaching the blues with the enthusiasm of an overcaffeinated brass band, helmer Darnell Martin nonetheless makes some kind of music with the percolating '50s biopic Cadillac Records.””
— John Anderson, Variety
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 2 engagements
- CameoTue, Jan 6 – Thu, Jan 8, 2009 · 3 days
- ClaremontClaremont 5Fri, Dec 19 – Wed, Dec 24, 2008 · 6 days