The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
Synopsis
A highly stylised intimate portrait of the fantastic life of Louis Armstrong. The film charts the story of the innovator, the first great jazz soloist, bandleader, pop star, actor and American cultural ambassador, Louis Armstrong.
Narrated by Danny Glover, The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong is a sensitive insight into the life of the man behind the trumpet; an epic story that spans 70 years from his childhood days on the streets of New Orleans to the glamorous Hollywood films like High Society and Hello Dolly, punctuated by timeless hits like What a Wonderful World and When You're Smiling.
Details
- Year
- 2001
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 65 mins
- Format
- Betacam Sp, Digi Beta
- Director
- John Akomfrah
- Producer
- Roger Thompson
- Executive Producer
- Roger Thompson
- Editor
- Nick Follows
- Director of Photography
- Dewald Aukema
- Sound
- Trevor Mathison
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 24th June 2005
