Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues(2022)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Synopsis
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.
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) is a documentary and music film directed by Sacha Jenkins, released on September 8, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Sacha Jenkins
- Producers:
- Justin Wilkes, Julie Anderson, Sacha Jenkins
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Production:
- Imagine Documentaries, Polygram Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) Trailer
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Nas
as Self
Wynton Marsalis
as Self
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self (archive footage)
Orson Welles
as Self (archive footage)
Archie Shepp
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Count Basie
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Lucille Armstrong
Lucille Armstrong
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Dan Morganstern
Dan Morganstern
as Self
Steve Allen
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Edward R. Marrow
Edward R. Marrow
as Self (archive footage)
Danny Baker
as Self- Voice
Key crew
Directed by Sacha Jenkins, produced by Justin Wilkes, Julie Anderson and Sacha Jenkins.
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues online?
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
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The main cast of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) includes Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Orson Welles. The film was directed by Sacha Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues released?
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was released on September 8, 2022 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues worth watching?
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
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