Synopsis
Ronnie’s chronicles the life of saxophonist Ronnie Scott, a poor, Jewish kid growing up in 1940s East End, London who became owner of the eponymous night club. Musical greats spanning decades played at Ronnie’s including Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Nina Simone, Van Morrison, Chet Baker, and Jimi Hendrix, who played there the night of his death. Glorious clips bring to life this legendary jazz club and its charming yet tormented owner.
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Movie Details
United Kingdom Releases: | October 30th, 2020 (Limited) |
Video Release: | February 11th, 2022 by Greenwich Entertainment |
Running Time: | 103 minutes |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | Abacuse Film Fund, Goldfinch Studios, Orofena Films |
Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
Languages: | English |