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Discovering Ella

Discovering Ella

2023•8m•Drama

Extraordinary talent won't be stopped

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.

Kathi Carey · Director

Judith Falzerano · Writer

Chet Falzerano · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime8m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 8, 2023

Actors

Arlen Escarpeta

Arlen Escarpeta

Chick Webb

Jaira Byrams

Ella Fitzgerald

Jason Stuart

Jason Stuart

Charles Buchanan

Ivar Brogger

Ivar Brogger

Moe Gale

Meredith Thomas

Meredith Thomas

Helen Oakley

Griffin Matthews

Griffin Matthews

Bardu Ali

Ben Whitehair

Ben Whitehair

Van Alexander

Basil Hoffman

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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