Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Discovering Ella
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Arlen Escarpeta as Chick Webb

Arlen Escarpeta

Chick Webb

Jaira Byrams as Ella Fitzgerald

Jaira Byrams

Ella Fitzgerald

Jason Stuart as Charles Buchanan

Jason Stuart

Charles Buchanan

Ivar Brogger as Moe Gale

Ivar Brogger

Moe Gale

Meredith Thomas as Helen Oakley

Meredith Thomas

Helen Oakley

Griffin Matthews as Bardu Ali

Griffin Matthews

Bardu Ali

Ben Whitehair as Van Alexander

Ben Whitehair

Van Alexander

Basil Hoffman as Bob Stephens

Basil Hoffman

Bob Stephens

Brian Grabin as Chick's Band

Brian Grabin

Chick's Band

Kris Bergh as Chick's Band

Kris Bergh

Chick's Band

Noah Ehler as Chick's Band

Noah Ehler

Chick's Band

Luke Woodle as Chick's Band

Luke Woodle

Chick's Band

Production Companies

Carey-It-Off Enterprises