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Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

2019 1h 29m Biography Music List
95% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
A profile of the singer's personal life.

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Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

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Angie Han FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) The admiration that this documentary has for Ella Fitzgerald is palpable... But it feels like a jumping off point for deeper exploration rather than a deeper exploration in itself. Jul 9, 2020 Full Review Peter Keough Boston Globe The inventiveness and virtuosity will dazzle you, but the depth and eloquence of her rendition of "Summertime" will stir your soul. Jul 1, 2020 Full Review Chris Willman Variety A jazz movie whose dominant mode - amid valiant efforts to mine some personal sorrow - is actual musical joy? We'll take it. Jun 27, 2020 Full Review Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things is a sturdy elementary biography of the singer's life and a great introduction for young viewers curious about the paths popular music took to evolve to where it is today. Rated: 3/5 Oct 20, 2021 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix This documentary beautifully shows that [Ella Fitzgerald's] greatest accomplishment is how she paved the way for so many other artists and created a legacy that will continue to influence countless generations. Jul 23, 2020 Full Review Russ Simmons KKFI-FM (Kansas City) While the documentary "Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things" doesn't dig too deep into the famed singer's personal life, it's still a good primer on her musical virtuosity...and that's plenty. Rated: 3/5 Jul 19, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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mary g It's a documentary. That didn't stop me from wanting to hear more and see more, especially of her early years and some of the greats. It did provide information on her youth that was new to me. Striking. It stuck in my mind through the film as I watched her sing with a voice like no other. What good fortune for her and for us that she was born with that voice. The pain of being born Black was non-stop. I've heard other singers say when they are singing before an audience, that's s all that exists. It seems so for Ella and we have her recordings. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review John B I enjoyed this Documentary about Ella the legend as it reflects back on her life growing up and the challenges she faced in that time period. I also enjoyed the music along with hearing from her son & others that knew & worked with her and the admiration they had for this wonderful lady. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A profile of the singer's personal life.
Director
Leslie Woodhead
Producer
Reggie Nadelson
Production Co
Eagle Rock Film Productions
Genre
Biography, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 29m
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