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The Last of the Blue Devils

Name: The Last of the Blue Devils
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: 1979-10-01
Cast: Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, Dizzy Gillespie

1979 | 90 min | Music, Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: A natural pick for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and people who love a true story told well. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Documentary film detailing the history of Kansas City jazz.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year