@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
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.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
29
Votes
1h 44m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorSacha Jenkins
CinematographyEdward Lachman
ComposerTerence Blanchard
EditorAlma Herrera Pazmino
Produced by
Imagine DocumentariesPolygram EntertainmentImagine Entertainment
Where to Watch
Streaming
Apple TV
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Nas
Self
Wynton Marsalis
Self
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Orson Welles
Self (archive footage)
Archie Shepp
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Count Basie
Self (voice) (archive sound)
L
Lucille Armstrong
Self (voice) (archive sound)
D
Dan Morganstern
Self
Steve Allen
Self (voice) (archive sound)
E
Edward R. Marrow
Self (archive footage)
Danny Baker
Self- Voice
George Jones
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Mike Douglas
Self (archive footage)
J
Jelly Roll Morton
Self (voice) (archive sound)
