Discovering Ella (2023)
Overview
The (mostly) true story of the greatest jazz drummer you've never heard of who stumbled upon a 16-year-old singer and nurtured her into a legend.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.362 |
Directed By
Kathi Carey
Crew
Judith Falzerano
Chet Falzerano
Kathi Carey
Kathi Carey
David Manship
MarLee Candell
TOP CAST
Arlen Escarpeta
Chick Webb
Jaira Byrams
Ella Fitzgerald
Jason Stuart
Charles Buchanan
Ivar Brogger
Moe Gale
Meredith Thomas
Helen Oakley
Griffin Matthews
Bardu Ali
Ben Whitehair
Van Alexander
Basil Hoffman
Bob Stephens
Brian Grabin
Chick's Band
Kris Bergh
Chick's Band
Noah Ehler
Chick's Band
Luke Woodle
Chick's Band
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