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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Rotating Planet Productions Inc.2008