The Jazz Ambassadors (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, The Jazz Ambassadors is a documentary film directed by Hugo Berkeley, running about 60 minutes. “The untold story of America's coolest weapon in the Cold War” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz artists to travel the world as cultural ambassadors, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and their mixed-race band members, faced a painful dilemma: how could they represent a country that still practiced Jim Crow segregation?
Who’s in it. The Jazz Ambassadors stars Leslie Odom Jr. as Narrator, Quincy Jones as Self, Dizzy Gillespie as Self (archive footage) and Louis Armstrong as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Jazz Ambassadors has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jazz Ambassadors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jazz Ambassadors tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jazz Ambassadors (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jazz Ambassadors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jazz Ambassadors worth watching?
- The Jazz Ambassadors holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Jazz Ambassadors?
- The Jazz Ambassadors stars Leslie Odom Jr., Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and Darius Brubeck.
- When was The Jazz Ambassadors released?
- The Jazz Ambassadors was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.