Discovering Ella

"Extraordinary talent won't be stopped"

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: Kathi Carey

Cast

Arlen Escarpeta

Chick Webb

J

Jaira Byrams

Ella Fitzgerald

Jason Stuart

Charles Buchanan

Ivar Brogger

Moe Gale

Meredith Thomas

Helen Oakley

Griffin Matthews

Bardu Ali

Ben Whitehair

Van Alexander

Basil Hoffman

Bob Stephens