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Where the music began
A mythical account of the life of Buddy Bolden, the first Cornet King of New Orleans.
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Gary CarrBuddy Bolden
Michael RookerPat McMurphy
Ian McShaneJudge Perry
Yaya DaCostaNora Bolden
Ser'Darius BlainWillie Cornish
Reno WilsonLouis Armstrong
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Frankie Dusen
Erik LaRay HarveyBartley
Robert Ri'chardGeorge Baquet
Karimah WestbrookAlice Bolden
JoNell KennedyIda Bass
Christina Marie KarisBernadette
Kearia SchroederGrace| Platform | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb629 votes | 5.5 | 5 pts |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 70% | 6 pts |
| Metacritic | 50 | 6 pts |
| Letterboxd | not available | skipped |
Scores from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic. Updated weekly.
629 votes across 3 platformsBolden (2019) has a Lantern Score of 5.8, from IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, Metacritic 50.