Audience★ 6.7 from 31 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict
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Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is streaming in the Philippines on Apple TV.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues mostly like this English film. It carries a 6.7/10 on TMDB across 31 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. It clocks in at a standard 104 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Apple TV.
Should you spend 1h 44m on it?
1h 44m of English documentary, leaning music. Only 31 people have rated it, so treat that 6.7 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 31 people have rated it
kids are in the room. This one is rated R-16
Skip if
you'd rather not be taught something tonight
Best for
A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong's life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen.
Good to know
Runtime
1h 44m
Watch with family?
R-16 · Older kids & up
Genre
Documentary / Music
Language
English
Best screen
Stream at home
Director
Sacha Jenkins
Cast
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Nas
Self
Wynton Marsalis
Self
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Orson Welles
Self (archive footage)
Archie Shepp
Self (voice) (archive sound)
Where to watch in the Philippines
Apple TV
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 14, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 31 ratings). It rates 6.7/10 on audience ratings. 1h 44m of English documentary, leaning music. Only 31 people have rated it, so treat that 6.7 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues?
You can stream Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues in the Philippines on Apple TV.
When is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues coming to streaming?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is already streaming in the Philippines on Apple TV.
Is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues family friendly?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is rated R-16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues in?
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues is an English film (Documentary / Music).