Discovering Ella

Jul 8, 2023

0h 8m

★ 0.0

Extraordinary talent won't be stopped

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Carey-It-Off Enterprises

Discovering Ella Trailers

Cast

Chick Webb

Arlen Escarpeta

Ella Fitzgerald

Jaira Byrams

Charles Buchanan

Jason Stuart

Moe Gale

Ivar Brogger

Helen Oakley

Meredith Thomas

Bardu Ali

Griffin Matthews

Van Alexander

Ben Whitehair

Bob Stephens

Basil Hoffman

Chick's Band

Brian Grabin

Chick's Band

Kris Bergh

Chick's Band

Noah Ehler

Chick's Band

Luke Woodle

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