by Heather M. Fierst
synopsis
The career of the "first lady of song," Ella Fitzgerald, is spotlighted in this 90-minute documentary. Featuring the most comprehensive concert footage of Fitzgerald ever assembled, rare interviews with her family and colleagues, and the Decca & Verve photos, this edition of the American Masters series should not be missed.
characteristics
- Singer
- Rise-to-fame
- Singing
- Song
- Swing-music
- Rags To Riches
- Musician's Life
- Jazz
- Concert-footage
- Legend [famous Person]
- Life-story
- Memory Lane
