The Jazz Ambassadors
"The untold story of America's coolest weapon in the Cold War"
Originally released in 2018. The Jazz Ambassadors is a documentary film. directed by Hugo Berkeley. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leslie Odom Jr., Quincy Jones, and Dizzy Gillespie
Synopsis
The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz artists to travel the world as cultural ambassadors, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and their mixed-race band members, faced a painful dilemma: how could they represent a country that still practiced Jim Crow segregation?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Normal Life Pictures
- Antelope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jazz Ambassadors about?
The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz artists to travel the world as cultural ambassad...
Who directed The Jazz Ambassadors?
The Jazz Ambassadors was directed by Hugo Berkeley.
How long is The Jazz Ambassadors?
The Jazz Ambassadors has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Jazz Ambassadors released?
The Jazz Ambassadors was released on May 4, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jazz Ambassadors?
The main cast of The Jazz Ambassadors includes Leslie Odom Jr., Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Darius Brubeck.