I Am Ella Fitzgerald is an episode of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
Synopsis[]
When his friends tell him about a dance party happening at the museum, Brad wants to go, but doesn’t think he should – he can’t dance like everyone else. Xavier and Yadina aren’t about to let their best pal miss out on a fun party, so... to the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an incredible performer, Ella Fitzgerald. When we find Ella, she’s a bundle of nerves as she awaits a dance audition at the Apollo. She’s been watching some of the other dancers and realizes that she can’t dance the way they do. So, Ella decides to forget dancing altogether, and instead, she sings! Ella wins the competition and goes on to be a celebrated performer, not by trying to be like everyone else, but by just being herself. Brad is inspired to do the same, unveiling his patented “Brad” dance moves to the delight of his friends. Turns out, it’s always best to just be yourself.
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Curriculum[]
Be yourself.
Broadcast[]
I Am Ella Fitzgerald along with its paired episode I Am Jesse Owens premiered in the United States in February 2, 2021
Trivia[]
- This is the second episode where a character gets to sing. The first being I Am Charlie Chaplin
- Ella sings "A Tisket, A Tasket".
- Meiro Stamm was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for composing the episode's music.[1]
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