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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

0% | Aug 27, 1999 |

Louis Armstrong is one of the most recognizable figures in jazz, with his incomparable trumpet playing and beaming smile. This video profiles Armstrong from his humble beginnings in New Orleans through his career as America's Ambassador of Good Will. Film clips, vintage photographs and interviews with family, friends, fellow musicians and Armstrong himself are woven together to tell the story of this legendary personality.

Featured Crew

John Akomfrah
Director
Katherine Grincell
Colorist

Cast

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Danny Glover
Narrator (voice)
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Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)

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