A Few Things I Know About Miami (1986)

A Few Things I Know About Miami

1986

Documentary

Synopsis

This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.

Credits

Director

Corky Irick

Mel Kiser

Cast

Albert Melo as Self - Neon Sign Maker

Alphonso Melo as Self - Neon Sign Maker

Chuck Beall as Self - Train Conductor

Clyde Killens as Self - Manager, Knight Beat

Dick Beall as Self - Train Conductor

Jeff Kellum as Self - Captain, Atlas

Jimmy Barnett as Self - Olympia Theater Worker