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Critic Leslie Felperin
rated 8

...an excellent primer for younger viewers who might only know Armstrong from, say, his cover of La Vie en Rose in Wall-E.

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Critic Sabrina Mcfarland
rated 8

With Armstrong's soaring sound and story of survival [it] is sure to resonate with film viewers.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Cast & Crew

Sacha Jenkins
Director
Orson Welles
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Paul McCartney
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George Harrison
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Ringo Starr
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John Lennon
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Bing Crosby
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues offers a unique and intimate look at the life of the jazz legend, told through never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage. From his rise to fame as a musical phenom, to his activism in the civil rights movement, to his status as a world-renowned artist, this documentary reveals sides of Armstrong that few have seen. With a fresh and compelling perspective, Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues sheds new light on an iconic figure, providing a deeper understanding of the man behind the music.

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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was released in theaters on October 27, 2022.

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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues was released for streaming on October 27, 2022.