Discovering Ella
Extraordinary talent won't be stopped
2023 · 8m · N/A
Drama
Directed by
Kathi Carey
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.
Director and cast
- Kathi Carey Director
- Arlen Escarpeta as Chick Webb
- Jaira Byrams as Ella Fitzgerald
- Jason Stuart as Charles Buchanan
- Ivar Brogger as Moe Gale
- Meredith Thomas as Helen Oakley
- Griffin Matthews as Bardu Ali
- Ben Whitehair as Van Alexander
- Basil Hoffman as Bob Stephens
- Brian Grabin as Chick's Band
- Kris Bergh as Chick's Band
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