The Jazz Ambassadors
The untold story of America's coolest weapon in the Cold War
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?
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Jazz Ambassadors
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2018-05-04
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Normal Life Pictures, Antelope
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1855
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Leslie Odom Jr.
as Narrator
Quincy Jones
as Self
Dizzy Gillespie
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Darius Brubeck
as Self
Bill Crow
as Self
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Charlie Persip
as Self
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS | Trailer | PBS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The Jazz Ambassadors is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2018-05-04.
Who are the main actors in The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The main cast includes Leslie Odom Jr., Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Darius Brubeck, .
Where can I watch The Jazz Ambassadors online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Jazz Ambassadors is available.
Is The Jazz Ambassadors based on a true story?▼
The untold story of America's coolest weapon in the Cold War
What is the IMDb rating of The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The Jazz Ambassadors has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Normal Life Pictures, Antelope. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Jazz Ambassadors filmed?▼
The Jazz Ambassadors was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
The total runtime of The Jazz Ambassadors is 60 minutes.
Is The Jazz Ambassadors suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Jazz Ambassadors?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Jazz Ambassadors.
Does The Jazz Ambassadors have a post-credit scene?▼
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