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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.

Release Date
August 27, 1999
Runtime
1h 4m

Director: John Akomfrah

Cast: Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin, Gary Giddins, Stanley Crouch, George Avakian, Laurence Bergreen, Mollyne Karnofsky

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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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date8/27/1999
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Cast

Danny Glover

as Narrator (voice)

Louis Armstrong

as Self (archive footage)

LH

Lillian Hardin

as Self

GG

Gary Giddins

as Self

Stanley Crouch

as Self

George Avakian

as Self

LB

Laurence Bergreen

as Self

MK

Mollyne Karnofsky

as Self

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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 throug…

How long is The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?

1h 4m

When was The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong released?

August 27, 1999

Who directed The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?

John Akomfrah

Who stars in The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong?

Danny Glover, Louis Armstrong, Lillian Hardin