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1. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)

R | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.4

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80 Metascore

Follow the life and legacy of the master and so-called founding father of jazz, America's first pop star, and cultural ambassador.

Director: Sacha Jenkins | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Steve Allen, Ernie Anderson, Lucille Armstrong

Votes: 746

2. Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin' (2010)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

7.5

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A documentary feature that offers insight into the multiple American counter-cultures of the late 20th century by following the great American artist and underground legend, Robert Williams' extraordinary path.

Directors: Mary C Reese, Doug Blake, Nancye Ferguson, Michael LaFetra, Stephen Nemeth | Stars: Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, Jimmy Brucker, George DiCaprio

Votes: 42

3. Sinatra: Dark Star (2005 TV Movie)

89 min | Documentary

7.6

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Director: Christopher Olgiati | Stars: Jamie Cullum, Robbyn Swan, Anthony Summers, Anthony Petrozelli

Votes: 86

4. Jazz Legends Live Part 1 (2004 Video)

45 min | Documentary

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Whether it's the barrelhouse, ragtime, syncopation, scat, swing, bebop, hard-bop, re-bop, boogie-woogie or jive, it is still Jazz. Compiled from master recordings that lie forgotten in the ... See full summary »

Stars: The Mills Brothers, Artie Shaw

5. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Judy Garland: By Myself (2004)

TV-14 | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, History

8.5

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Actress Judy Garland tells her own story through recordings she made while preparing to write her autobiography.

Director: Susan Lacy | Stars: Harris Yulin, June Allyson, Del Armstrong, Desi Arnaz

Votes: 308

6. Begin the Beguine (2003 Video)

9 min | Documentary, Short, Music

7.9

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The music & life of Cole Porter.

Director: Peter Fitzgerald | Stars: Ann Miller, Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy

Votes: 22

7. Artie Shaw: Quest for Perfection (2003 TV Movie)

Documentary

6.1

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Stars: John Best, Garry Giddens, Hank Jones, Artie Shaw

Votes: 9

8. Jazz (2001)

108 min | Documentary, History, Music

8.6

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A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.

Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo

Votes: 2,504

9. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)

49 min | Documentary, Music

8.6

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Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.

Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles

Votes: 84

10. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
Episode: Stardust (2001)

Documentary, Music

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The story of the jazz singers and how they changed popular music forever.

Director: Ian James Pye | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Bing Crosby, Stanley Crouch

11. Jazz (2001)
Episode: Dedicated to Chaos: 1940-1945 (2001)

TV-PG | 116 min | Documentary, History, Music

7.9

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When America enters World War II, jazz is part of the arsenal. Bandleaders like Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw enlist, taking their swing to the troops overseas. Many black Americans, ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Philip Bosco, Dave Brubeck, Jimmy Cobb

Votes: 84

12. Jazz (2001)
Episode: Our Language: 1924 -1929 (2001)

TV-PG | 111 min | Documentary, History, Music

8.2

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In the 1920s, jazz is everywhere, and for the first time soloists and singers take center stage. We meet Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues; Bix Beiderbecke, the first great white jazz star... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Bix Beiderbecke, Matthew Broderick

Votes: 92

13. Jazz (2001)
Episode: Swing: Pure Pleasure - 1935-1937 (2001)

TV-PG | 87 min | Documentary, History, Music

7.8

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As the Great Depression drags on, jazz comes as close as it has ever come to being America's popular music. It has a new name, Swing, and for millions of young fans, it will be the defining... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Philip Bosco, Dave Brubeck, James Lincoln Collier

Votes: 93

14. Jazz (2001)
Episode: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration - 1937-1939 (2001)

TV-PG | 102 min | Documentary, History, Music

7.9

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As the 1930's come to a close, Swing-mania is still going strong, but some fans are saying success has made the music too predictable. Count Basie and the Kansas City sound reignite the ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Philip Bosco, James Lincoln Collier, Kevin Conway, Michael Cuscuna

Votes: 89

15. Jazz (2001)
Episode: The True Welcome: 1929-1934 (2001)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, History, Music

8.0

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In 1929 as the Great Depression begins, New York is now America's jazz capital. On Broadway, Louis Armstrong revolutionizes the art of American popular song. In Harlem, Chick Webb pioneers ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Louis Armstrong, Vernel Bagneris, Sidney Bechet, Bix Beiderbecke

Votes: 90

16. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode: Judy Garland (2001)

Documentary, History

8.2

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Stars: Lauren Bacall, Tony Bennett, Betsy Blair, Dirk Bogarde

Votes: 13

17. Dreaming of a White Christmas the Life & Music of Irving Berlin (1993 TV Movie)

78 min | Documentary

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A biographical profile of Irving Berlin.

Director: Chris Hunt | Stars: Rosemary Clooney, Linda Emmet, Michael Feinstein, Michael Freedland

18. Crazy About the Movies: Ava Gardner (1992 TV Movie)

Documentary

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Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: Marge Champion, Greg Collins, Anthony Franciosa, Ava Gardner

19. Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday (1990 TV Movie)

59 min | Documentary

7.9

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Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday tells us the story of one of jazz's greatest singers ever. Although Billie Holiday lived a life filled with tragedy, this documentary focuses more... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Seig | Stars: David Langston Smyrl, Billie Holiday, Ruby Dee, Buck Clayton

Votes: 51

20. Our World (1986–1987)
Episode: Long Winter, Short Spring: 1937 (1987)

60 min | History

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The Great Depression continues; New Deal arts projects; a strike against General Motors changes history; radio is huge; civil war in Spain; swing music is big.

Director: Consuelo Gonzales | Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, Gracie Allen, Mel Anderson

21. Our World (1986–1987)

60 min | History

9.1

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Each episode focuses on a few months in history and what was going on at the time. Politics, society, music, and other subjects are explored. Interviews with people involved with the stories are featured.

Stars: Linda Ellerbee, Ray Gandolf, John S.D. Eisenhower, Pierre Salinger

Votes: 74

22. American Masters (1985– )
Episode: Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day (1986)

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

7.9

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Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times and injustice as well as triumph.

Director: John Jeremy | Stars: Billie Holiday, Milt Hinton, Peter O'Brien, Alice Vrbsky

Votes: 80

23. American Masters (1985– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

8.2

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Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.

Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett

Votes: 1,175

24. Artie Shaw: Time Is All You've Got (1985)

114 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

7.0

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Documentary cataloging the life and music of the band leader and clarinetist, Artie Shaw.

Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Artie Shaw, John Best, Lee Castle, Helen Forrest

Votes: 128

25. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode: Bing Crosby (1985)

Documentary, History

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Stars: Barry Norman, Bing Crosby, Mary Carlisle, Carroll Carroll

26. Arena (1975– )
Episode: Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)

Documentary

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Lady of the blues portrayed through rare archival film and television appearances, memorable renditions of her greatest songs, and interviews with friends and colleagues.

Director: John Jeremy | Stars: Billie Holiday, Thelma Carpenter, Leonard Feather, John Hammond

27. Bix: 'Ain't None of Them Play Like Him Yet' (1981)

116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

8.4

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Documentary of the life and music of Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke, considered to be the greatest jazz cornet player. Dead at 28 and still a legend. He and Louis Armstrong pioneered the playing of... See full summary »

Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Richard Basehart, Hoagy Carmichael

Votes: 54

28. Crash (1978 TV Movie)

95 min | Drama

5.6

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On December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashes into the Florida Everglades, resulting in 101 fatalities.

Director: Barry Shear | Stars: William Shatner, Adrienne Barbeau, Brooke Bundy, Christopher Connelly

Votes: 303

29. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
Episode: Judy Garland (1978)

70 min | Documentary, History

8.4

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Profile of Judy Garland.

Director: Judy Lindsay | Stars: Barry Norman, Judy Garland, Lauren Bacall, Tony Bennett

Votes: 140

30. All You Need Is Love (1977)

60 min | Music, Documentary

7.8

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Series tracing the development of 20th-century popular music in all its forms.

Stars: Tina Turner, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Elton John

Votes: 94

31. Hollywood Greats (1977– )

40 min | Documentary, History

7.8

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Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.

Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 178

32. All You Need Is Love (1977)
Episode: Swing That Music!: Swing (1977)

Music, Documentary

6.8

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Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Dutch Swing College Band

Votes: 6

33. Arena (1975– )

60 min | Documentary

7.7

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Wide-ranging arts program.

Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller

Votes: 320

34. Police Woman (1974–1978)
Episode: Blaze of Glory (1975)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

6.7

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When Pepper stop at bank for change she walk in during a bank hold-up and is kidnapped; She remained undercover as a hooker while Pepper charms one of the robbers and his brother to survive... See full summary »

Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 33

35. 60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode: Judy/The Ultra Secret (1975)

TV-PG | Documentary, News

8.3

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Retrospective on the life & career of Judy Garland, including interviews with her daughters; a look at how the British cracked the WWII German code, considered at the time to be unbreakable.

Stars: Gerold Frank, Judy Garland, Joey Luft, Lorna Luft

Votes: 35

36. Police Woman (1974–1978)

TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

6.6

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Follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top undercover cop. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a prison inmate.

Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 2,344

37. McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode: Butch Cassidy Rides Again (1973)

TV-PG | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.9

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Four elderly outlaws hold up McCloud and Broadhurst, who have just robbed a bank during a public demonstration to show the effectiveness of new bank and police procedures. As the robberies ... See full summary »

Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, William Daniels

Votes: 88