Discovering Ella

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Discovering Ella

"Extraordinary talent won't be stopped"

2023

0h 8m

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Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

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Arlen Escarpeta

Chick Webb

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Jaira Byrams

Ella Fitzgerald

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Jason Stuart

Charles Buchanan

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Ivar Brogger

Moe Gale

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Meredith Thomas

Helen Oakley

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Griffin Matthews

Bardu Ali

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Ben Whitehair

Van Alexander

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Basil Hoffman

Bob Stephens

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Brian Grabin

Chick's Band

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Kris Bergh

Chick's Band

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Noah Ehler

Chick's Band

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Luke Woodle

Chick's Band

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