Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.
Director: Sacha Jenkins
Stars: Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is a 2022 American Documentary/Music film directed by Sacha Jenkins, starring Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower. It runs 1h 44m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.7/10 rating from 31 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Nas
Self
Wynton Marsalis
Self
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Orson Welles
Self (archive footage)
Archie Shepp
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Count Basie
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Lucille Armstrong
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Dan Morganstern
Self
Steve Allen
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Edward R. Marrow
Self (archive footage)
Danny Baker
Self- Voice
Details
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | Louis Armstrongs Black and Blues |
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Imagine Documentaries, Polygram Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment |
| IMDb ID | tt14447458 |
| TMDB ID | 1014890 |
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