A new 90 minute documentary by Florida filmmaker John Biffar, Queen of Swing is scheduled to premier at the Apollo Theater in Harlem in August 2006. Narrated by Bill Cobbs, Queen of Swing takes an inside look at Norma Miller's influence in the globalization of America's jazz culture and her and her fellow artist's role in racial integration; and features interviews with Bill Cosby, BB King, Frankie Manning and the late Leonard Reed.

See the trailer here.

Additional Appearances

Jazz (2001)

In Ken Burn’s documentary Jazz (2001), her recollections provide a first hand account of the Harlem music and dance scene in the 1930s and 40s.

National Geographic Explorer: Jitterbug (1991)

Although no longer available in video, Ms. Miller appeared in this excellent documentary by National Geographic Explorer along with Frankie Manning.

The Call of the Jitterbug (1988)

Taking its name from Cab Calloway's The Call of the Jitterbug, this is probably one of the most complete documentaries produced so far on the Lindy Hop. It includes oral histories by Ms. Miller and Frankie Manning as well as other dancers and musicians from the height of the era. It contains excellent period footage.