1h 29min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Tracing the story of Ella Fitzgerald’s life, this documentary film explores how her music became a soundtrack for a tumultuous century. From a 1934 talent contest at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, the film follows Ella’s extraordinary journey across five decades as she reflects the passions and troubles of the times in her music and life.
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Group ticket price: $12 for a three day pass
Sunrise movie patrons can attend a special free Q&A on Saturday, June 27, at 7pm ET featuring producer Reggie Nadelson and renowned author and music critic Will Friedwald.
The Q&A is FREE to all, but registration is required HERE.
Will Friedwald is one of the nation's most pre-eminent music journalists. He writes about music and pop culture for The Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair among other publications.
Reggie Nadelson is a producer of the film and writes a column for The New York Times called "The 212" about the things that make New York wonderful.