LOUIS ARMSTRONG’S BLACK & BLUES

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Documentary | 104 MIN | US

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. 

FESTIVALS: Toronto International Film Festival 2022
DIRECTOR: Sacha Jenkins

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