Hoagy Carmichael: An American Composer
             The documentary of Hoagy Carmichael will begin with the responses from interviews with random people edited together answering the question: Who was Hoagy Carmichael? The narrator begins with a brief (no longer than 90 seconds) synopsis of Hoagy Carmichaels life while photos, video, and music play. The narrator discusses how Hoagy is a legend (via VH-1 Legends/Behind-the-music esc...).
             The narrator begins the first segment by discussing Hoagy's birth and childhood in Bloomington. The story illustrates how his father took the family from place to place in search of financial stability-ends up in Indianapolis. Narrator introduces Hoagy's first influence (other than his mother) Reginald Duvall, an African-American pianist that would go on to give him lessons and introduce Hoagy to Jazz. Narrator describes how this sparked the flame for him to take-up music. The story shows how he went far to see the new music he loved and could not get enough of.
             The next segment begins with the narrator telling of Hoagy's entrance to Indiana University and his influence on the local music scene. Clips will be edited together showing Hoagy playing in various groups throughout his college career. Narrator tells the story of how Bix Beiderbecke and he meet, become friends, and write a song that Bix records at Gennett Studios in Richmond. The segment closes with Hoagy earning his degrees (Bachelor-1925 & Law-1926), his short stay in Florida, and his move to NYC.
             The next segment begins with the hectic world of New York City and the crazy music industry. The narrator describes how while he worked various jobs during the day, he wrote songs and met musicians at night. Clips showing the NYC music scene while different jazz songs play (of the era). The story moves on with the publishing of Hoagy's song "Stardust" by Mills Music Publishing in 1929. The narrator
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