Summaries

Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.

Musician and documentary filmmaker Sacha Jenkins accessed the personal archive of legendary jazz trumpeter and singer Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Tapping into Louis' own audio recordings, representing a meticulous account of his personal life, Jenkins offers insights into the man behind the music-his private conversations juxtaposed with his public persona as one of the most famous musicians and performers in the world. Archival footage and a soundtrack containing some of Satchmo's best-known songs and performances bring Louis to life and show him as a barrier-breaking Black entertainer who navigated the times he lived in to keep at his craft over a 50+-year career.—KS at ClassicCoupleAcademy.com

Details

Keywords
  • song
  • career
  • apple tv
  • reference to louis armstrong
  • jazz
Genres
  • Biography
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 27, 2022
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Apple Original Films Imagine Documentaries

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 46m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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