Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

7.3 / 255 votes

UK Cinema Release Date

Saturday 12th October 2019
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool poster
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Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown in UK cinemas on 31st December 2019.
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Directed by:

Stanley Nelson

Produced by:

Nicole London

Starring:

Ron Carter, Jimmy Cobb, Stanley Crouch, Betty Davis, Cheryl Davis, Miles Davis, Flea and Carlos Santana

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 55 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

Miles Davis: Horn player, bandleader, innovator. Miles was a singular force of nature, the very embodiment of cool. The central theme of Miles Davis' life, and of this film is Davis' restless determination to break boundaries and live life on his own terms. This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by Miles and his colleagues, his manuscripts and Miles' original paintings, to explore the man behind the music. Featuring interviews with some of the most well-known musicians on the planet, including Jimmy Cobb, Lee Konitz, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Carlos Santana, The Roots, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the film explores why Miles continues to be a relevant voice in today's world.

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Cast

Ron Carter

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Jimmy Cobb

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Stanley Crouch

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Betty Davis

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

Cheryl Davis

Cheryl Davis headshot

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

Miles Davis

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Unknown

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Flea

Flea headshot

Date of Birth:

16 October 1962

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Carlos Santana

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Date of Birth:

20 July 1947

Real Name:

Unknown

Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)

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