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The Roaring Twenties was alternatively known as The Jazz Age. This "movement" in which jazz music grew in popularity by immense standards in the U.S., also influenced other parts of the world. Following World War I, around 500,000 African Americans in search of better employment opportunities moved to the northern part of the United States.

From Several Divisions of the Library of Congress The Library of Congress presents these documents as part of the record of the past. These primary historical documents reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. The Library of Congress does not endorse the views expressed in these collections, which may contain materials offensive to some readers.

Here are some of the same scenes as the link below, but from the 2000 film version. How do the two film versions compare? Toby Stephens - Jay Gatsby Mira Sorvino - Daisy Buchanan Paul Rudd - Nick Carraway Martin Donovan - Tom Buchanan Francie Swift - Jordan Baker Heather Goldenhersh - Myrtle Wilson The Great Gatsby (2000) Filming Locations: Montréal, Québec, Canada Director: Robert Markowitz

Another documentary on the life of this author

A documentary on the life of the author