Ellis
2022, English. Directed by Sascha Just.
Patriarch of the famed “First Family of Jazz,” Ellis Marsalis was a master jazz pianist, composer and educator. This intimate documentary delves into the life and career of this music icon, interlaced with rare footage of key moments in US history, and footage of his final live performances. Anecdotes from sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, Ellis III, Jason, and actor Wendell Pierce, round out the film as Ellis recounts for us the story of his illustrious life.
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- 1h 36m
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- English
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Ellis runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Ellis isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 2022. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Ellis?
Ellis (2022) was directed by Sascha Just.