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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-13
Top Cast
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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)
Lucille Armstrong
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Dan Morganstern
Self
Steve Allen
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Edward R. Marrow
Self (archive footage)
Danny Baker
Self- Voice
George Jones
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Mike Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Jelly Roll Morton
Self (voice) (archive sound)
James Baldwin
Self (archive footage)
Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra - São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 27, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Jenkins
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Imagine Documentaries, Polygram Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Jenkins
Terence Blanchard
Edward Lachman
Jason Pollard, Alma Herrera Pazmino
Justin Wilkes, Sara Bernstein, Brian Grazer, David Blackman, Ron Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Sacha Jenkins
Director
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Sara Bernstein
Producer
Jason Pollard
Editor
Alma Herrera Pazmino
Editor
Julie Anderson
Producer
Sacha Jenkins
Producer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
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What is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues about?
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.
Who directed Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was directed by Sacha Jenkins.
Who stars in Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
The principal cast of Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues includes Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Orson Welles.
When was Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues released and how long is it?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).