Documentary · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 22m

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes poster
Director
Ben ShapiroSam Pollard
Cast
Max Roach as Self (archival footage) Abdullah Ibrahim as Self Questlove as Self Harry Belafonte as Self Jimmy Heath as Self Quincy Jones as Self
Crew
Russell Greene — Editor Ben Shapiro — Producer Sam Pollard — Producer
Synopsis

The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.

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Key Collaborators
Ben Shapiro Director Sam Pollard Director Russell Greene Editor Ben Shapiro Producer Sam Pollard Producer
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