Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things—thorough documentary—may start slowly, but don’t give up on this watch. There is great after-viewing discussion material here. This is a real-life rags to riches story that shows its mettle and fighting spirit…an impossible llfe that flowers into the completely possible.
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Storyline
Documentary about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald.
Additional Thanks
Thank you to Director Leslie Woodhead for
directing effort. Thank you to Producer Reggie Nadelson for making the film
possible. Cast includes: Ella Fitzgerald, Norma Miller, Ray Brown Jr., Laura
Myula, Margo Jefferson, Gregg Field, Will Friedwald, and Tony Bennett.
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This documentary does a good job of giving a thorough overview of Ella Fitzgerald’s life and development of a broadened scope of musical ability over time. This is a good watch and gives much room for thinking about how a single opportunity can completely change a life.
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