Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.

Cast

Louis Armstrong

Nas

Wynton Marsalis

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Orson Welles

Archie Shepp

Count Basie

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Lucille Armstrong

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Dan Morganstern

Steve Allen

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Edward R. Marrow

Danny Baker