Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 2023
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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.
The story
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
Max RoachSelf (archival footage)
Abdullah IbrahimSelf
QuestloveSelf
Harry BelafonteSelf
Jimmy HeathSelf
Quincy JonesSelf
Abbey LincolnSelf
Sonny RollinsSelf
Randy WestonSelf
Dee Dee BridgewaterSelf
Fab 5 FreddySelf
Albert 'Tootie' HeathSelf
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