The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

Overview

Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet playing and beaming smile. This video profiles Armstrong from his humble beginnings in New Orleans through his career as America's Ambassador of Good Will. Film clips, vintage photographs and interviews with family, friends, fellow musicians and Armstrong himself are woven together to tell the story of this legendary personality.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 27, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Danny Glover,Louis Armstrong,Lillian Hardin,Gary Giddins,Stanley Crouch,George Avakian,Laurence Bergreen,Mollyne Karnofsky,Milton Gabler,Jack Bradleyand 1 more

Director

John Akomfrah

Producer

Lina Gopaul,David Lawson

Cinematography

Dewald Aukema

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt4216750