The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
1999-08-27
64 minutes.
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.
Year 1999
Studio
Director John Akomfrah
Crew John Akomfrah (Director), Dewald Aukema (Director of Photography), Ian Meller (Editor), Katherine Grincell (Colorist), David Lawson (Producer), Lina Gopaul (Producer)
Popularity 1
Language English
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