The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong (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.
Director: John Akomfrah
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: August 27, 1999
Cast
- Danny Glover - Narrator (voice)
- Louis Armstrong - Self (archive footage)
- Lillian Hardin - Self
- Gary Giddins - Self
- Stanley Crouch - Self
- George Avakian - Self
- Laurence Bergreen - Self
- Mollyne Karnofsky - Self
- Milton Gabler - Self
- Jack Bradley - Self
Cinematography: Dewald Aukema
Editing: Ian Meller
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Akomfrah
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?
- The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong was directed by John Akomfrah.
- Who stars in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?
- The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong stars Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin, Gary Giddins, Stanley Crouch, George Avakian.
- How long is The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?
- The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).