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How They Got Over

20171h 27mMovie

How African Americans created the upbeat musical form that started out as gospel quartet music and became rock and roll.

DirectorRobert Clem
ProducersJ.R. DiAndrea·Jim Lenard Thompson

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How They Got Over is streaming on HBO Max, OVID and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, How They Got Over is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and OVID.

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How They Got Over is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.