Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

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Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things

2019

1h 29m

Biography

Music

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A profile of the singer's personal life.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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