The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (1999)
1999 · 1h 4m
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.
Director: John Akomfrah
Cinematography: Dewald Aukema
Editor: Ian Meller
Cast
Danny Glover as Narrator (voice)Louis Armstrong as Self (archive footage)Lillian Hardin as SelfGary Giddins as SelfStanley Crouch as SelfGeorge Avakian as SelfLaurence Bergreen as SelfMollyne Karnofsky as SelfMilton Gabler as SelfJack Bradley as SelfJohn Barry as SelfMore like this
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