Shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond as a modern re-imagining of early silent film, LOUIS is an homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, beautiful women and the birth of American music. The grand Storyville bordellos, alleys and cemeteries of 1907 New Orleans provide a backdrop of lust, blood and magic for 6 year old Louis (Anthony Coleman) as he navigates the colorful intricacies of life in the city. Young Louis’s dreams of playing the trumpet are interrupted by a chance meeting with a beautiful and vulnerable girl named Grace (Lowry) and her baby, Jasmine. Haley, in a performance reminiscent of the great comic stars of the silent screen, plays the evil Judge Perry who is determined not to let Jasmine’s true heritage derail his candidacy for governor.
The world premiere of “Louis” will take place this Wednesday night at the Symphony Center. What will make the night truly special is that the accompanying music will be performed by Wynton Marsalis and a ten-piece jazz band.
Marsalis composed much of the music himself; the nine-time Grammy winner will also lead the band in compositions by jazz legends like Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington and Jelly Roll Morton. Pianist Cecile Licad will bring a classical flavor to the night, playing selections from Brahms, Chopin and others to add to the film’s soundtrack.
For more info go to http://louisthemovie.com
