
A magical journey into the complexities of American entertainment, race history and family, JIG SHOW | Leon Claxton's Harlem In Havana is a compelling 3-part documentary film produced by director Leslie Cunningham who shines a spotlight on her family's Black and Cuban traveling revue- a so-called “Jig Show" that endures racism, segregation and immigration laws to become popular in the 1940s through the 1960s. Also unearthed is the legend of producer Leon Claxton, a brave African-American showman who left an extraordinary entertainment legacy despite the insurmountable odds against him and his dreams. https://www.jigshow.com/Visit jigshow.com.
- Year2021
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLeslie Cunningham
- ProducerLeslie Cunningham
- Executive ProducerJeremy Johnson & Royal American Shows
- CinematographerAlex Gazio
- ComposerGordorn Tittsworth
- MusicMonica Daye, B-Swiss, Mr. Rozzi, Mammadou Balde

A magical journey into the complexities of American entertainment, race history and family, JIG SHOW | Leon Claxton's Harlem In Havana is a compelling 3-part documentary film produced by director Leslie Cunningham who shines a spotlight on her family's Black and Cuban traveling revue- a so-called “Jig Show" that endures racism, segregation and immigration laws to become popular in the 1940s through the 1960s. Also unearthed is the legend of producer Leon Claxton, a brave African-American showman who left an extraordinary entertainment legacy despite the insurmountable odds against him and his dreams. https://www.jigshow.com/Visit jigshow.com.
- Year2021
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorLeslie Cunningham
- ProducerLeslie Cunningham
- Executive ProducerJeremy Johnson & Royal American Shows
- CinematographerAlex Gazio
- ComposerGordorn Tittsworth
- MusicMonica Daye, B-Swiss, Mr. Rozzi, Mammadou Balde