Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Name: Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2022-09-08
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Louis Armstrong, Nas, Wynton Marsalis, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Orson Welles

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)

1:44 (104 min)

Documentary, Music

United States

7.4/10
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Production

Imagine Documentaries, Polygram Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment

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Director

Producer

Actors

himself (archive footage)

Nas

himself

Wynton Marsalis

himself

Dwight D. Eisenhower

himself (archive footage)

Orson Welles

himself (archive footage)

Archie Shepp

Self (voice) (archive sound)

Count Basie

Self (voice) (archive sound)

Lucille Armstrong

Self (voice) (archive sound)

All actors and roles (10)

Short description

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is a documentary that examines the life of the musician from his own point of view. Using archival footage and previously unheard personal recordings, the film explores his journey from a musical prodigy to a globally recognized artist and a supporter of civil rights.

Directed by Sacha Jenkins, the production was created by Imagine Entertainment, Imagine Documentaries, and Polygram Entertainment in the United States. The film features Louis Armstrong through archival material, alongside contributions from Nas and Wynton Marsalis. Archive footage also includes appearances by Orson Welles and Dwight D. Eisenhower, while Archie Shepp is featured via archival sound. A total of 39 cast members are credited in the 104 minute runtime.

Since its release on September 8, 2022, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 954 votes and a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 31 votes.