Seven decades of music and activism shaped Max Roach's career, from the Bebop Jazz of the 1940s to his influence on Hip Hop.
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Seven decades of music and activism shaped Max Roach's career, from the Bebop Jazz of the 1940s to his influence on Hip Hop.
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Max Roach, a master drummer and cultural activist, navigated the music scene from the 1940s Bebop Jazz era through the Civil Rights Movement and into the realms of Hip Hop. Directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro, the documentary features insights from notable figures such as Harry Belafonte and Quincy Jones. It captures Roach's artistic evolution and the societal challenges he faced over seven decades. The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival and aired on PBS's American Masters series on October 6, 2023.
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Why Watch
- Meet Max Roach, a pioneering jazz drummer.
- See performances from music legends like Sonny Rollins.
- Find out about Roach's role in the Civil Rights movement.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival.
- Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes aired on PBS on October 6, 2023.
- The film is 82 minutes long and was directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro.
- It was a finalist for the Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film.
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Who directed the documentary Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
The documentary was directed by Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro.
When did Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes premiere?
The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 100%.
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