Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
2008, English. Directed by Doug McIntyre & Penny Peyser.
Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.
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- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 March 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Doug McIntyre, Penny Peyser
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Who directed Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon?
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon (2008) was directed by Doug McIntyre and Penny Peyser and stars Jack Sheldon, Jesse Sheldon, Merv Griffin.