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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

1999 · 64 min

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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Year 1999
Director John Akomfrah
Runtime 64 min.

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The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1999. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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