Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

202382 minEnglish

Directed by

Ben Shapiro, Sam Pollard

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.

Cast and Crew

Cast: Max Roach, Abdullah Ibrahim, Questlove, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Heath, Quincy Jones, Abbey Lincoln, Sonny Rollins, Randy Weston, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Fab 5 Freddy, Albert 'Tootie' Heath, Greg Tate, Jeff "Tain" Watts

Cinematographer: Ben Shapiro

Editor: Russell Greene

Sound Designer: Ben Shapiro

Composer: Christopher North

Producers: Michael Kantor, Ben Shapiro, Leslie Fields-Cruz

Production: American Masters Pictures, Max Roach Film, Black Public Media

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