Fats Waller Was Born Here

The (partially) true story of American jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller and the little town of Passaic, New Jersey. As seen in Michel Gondry's "Be Kind Rewind"

Cast

Yasiin Bey

"Fats" Wallter/Mike (as Mos Def)

Jack Black

Multiple Roles/Jerry

Danny Glover

"Fats" Waller's Father/Mr. Fletcher

Melonie Díaz

"Fats" Waller's Wife/Alma