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The 2003 Essence Music Festival (2003)
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TV Special | 120 min | Music

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The 2003 Essence Music Festival (2003)

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TV Special | 120 min | Music

The 2003 Essence Music Festival was an African-American culture and music event held July 3-5, 2003 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Director

Ron de Moraes

Writers

Lewis Friedman | Frank Williams | P. Frank Williams

Producer

Danny Harris

Production Designer

John Calkins

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Updated Sep 12, 2003

Release date

Sep 12, 2003 (United States)

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43 cast members

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