I Want to be Happy

The Jackie Washington Story tells the life story of this astounding 86-year-old jazz singer, guitarist, storyteller and personality, who has a musical repertoire of nearly 1300 songs and whose legendary lifetime spans close to a century of musical and black history. From his childhood beginnings singing in a touring quartet with his brothers, Jackie’s life story winds its way through a fascinating tale of hardship, love and triumph. The film includes rare archives, beautiful live performances of great jazz standards, emotional interviews and a touring road trip across Canada.

One Hour (Television)

90 min (Feature)

16:9 and 4:3 NTSC available, Stereo

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