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Deep Dive: I Called Him Morgan (2016)

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I Called Him Morgan
I Called Him Morgan is a documentary about jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his relationship with Helen Morgan, who fatally shot him in February 1972. Directed by Kasper Collin, the film combines archival footage, interviews, and music to portray Lee's life and career, focusing on both his artistic contributions and personal struggles. The documentary took seven years to produce, including three years of editing. It features interviews with notable jazz musicians such as Wayne Shorter and Jymie Merritt, providing insight into Lee Morgan's impact on the jazz scene. The film premiered at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival and received critical acclaim, being recognized as one of the best-reviewed documentaries of 2017.

Why Watch

  • •Meet jazz legend Lee Morgan and his tragic story.
  • •See interviews with jazz greats like Wayne Shorter.
  • •Find out about the impact of Lee's music on jazz.

Did You Know

•The film took seven years to produce, from 2009 to 2016.
•I Called Him Morgan premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2016.
•It has a Metacritic score of 90 out of 100, with eight reviews rated 100/100.
•The film was one of the 15 best reviewed movies on Netflix for a time.

Perfect For

Jazz enthusiastsDocumentary loversFans of true crime