Film
Ellis
2022 · 1h 36m · Documentary
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Overview
Patriarch of the famed “First Family of Jazz,” Ellis Marsalis was a master jazz pianist, composer and educator. This intimate documentary delves into the life and career of this music icon, interlaced with rare footage of key moments in US history, and footage of his final live performances. Anecdotes from sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, Ellis III, Jason, and actor Wendell Pierce, round out the film as Ellis recounts for us the story of his illustrious life.
Crew
- Sascha JustDirector
Details
- Release date
- November 10, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Documentary
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