Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
Synopsis
Ella Fitzgerald was a 15-year-old street kid when she won a talent contest in 1934 at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Within months she was a star. Over the next six decades, her sublime voice would transform the tragedies of her own life and the troubles of her times into joy. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS retraces this extraordinary journey.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Woodhead
- Original Title
- Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Eagle Rock Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Woodhead
Roger Chapman, David Waterston, Tim Sutton, Andrew Muggleton, Peter Nelson
Ian Meller
Reggie Nadelson
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Meller
Editor
Reggie Nadelson
Producer
Roger Chapman
Director of Photography
David Waterston
Director of Photography
Tim Sutton
Director of Photography
Andrew Muggleton
Director of Photography
Peter Nelson
Director of Photography
Leslie Woodhead
Director
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What is Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things about?
Ella Fitzgerald was a 15-year-old street kid when she won a talent contest in 1934 at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Within months she was a star. Over the next six decades, her sublime voice would transform the tragedies of her own life and the troubles of her times into joy. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS retraces this extraordinary journey.
Who directed Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things?
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things was directed by Leslie Woodhead.
Who stars in Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things?
The principal cast of Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things includes Ella Fitzgerald.
When was Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things released and how long is it?
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.