Synopsis "A People's History of Overtown"
When the City of Miami was officially incorporated in 1896, many of the voters who signed the charter lived in Overtown. At its peak the area commanded a 40,000 strong constituency. In the 1940's, 50's, and 60's, Overtown was the mecca for gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk in the Magic City. These collected interviews represent some of the voices that have contributed to the area, residents and visitors, and their reflections on life there and throughout Florida. These voices include: Retired Overtown Police Lieutenant Archie McKayRetired Overtown Police Lieutenant Otis DavisSam Moore - Rock and Roll Hall of FamerGloria Jolivet - Singer and Musician with Bo DiddleyJerry Butler from The ImpressionsRobert and Donald McKnight (visual artists, brothers)Steve Alaimo - Singer/Songwriter, TV Host, Record ExecJoyce Jenkins - 1950's WMBM Student StaffKelsey "Kit" Collie - 1950's Miami Times JournalistSonny Rabin on The Lord Calvert and Sir John HotelMiami's R&B Soul SensationsLatimore - Blues Hall of Fame Singer/Songwriter and MusicianWillie Clarke - Grammy Winner, Producer, Engineer, Record ExecJoyce Moore - ManagerEdward "Coley" Colebrook - Owner of Shantel LoungePastor Vincent Spann - Liberty CityHenry Stone - Pioneer Record Distributor & Record Label ExecAbdul Muhsin - Radio HostEnid C. Pinkney - Miami Pioneer, Preservation Leader, Movie Producer, EducatorJimmy Smith - Concert GoerFats - Area ResidentIrby McKnight at The Bus StopWillie "Little Beaver" Hale - Million Record Selling Guitar LegendGuy On The StreetJimmy Behind The Bar at Shantel LoungeDemp From The Oceanliners - Saxophone PlayerClint from The BahamasThe 2nd Ave CrewThe Guy Across from ShoemanPops and FriendsWhite - 3rd Ave Bus StopMitty Collier - Church Pastor, Gospel Recording ArtistGarnet Mimms - Recording Artist, Minister
