Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
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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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes | Official Trailer | American Masters | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro
- Original Score
- Christopher North
- Original Title
- Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- American Masters Pictures, Max Roach Film, Black Public Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro
Christopher North
Russell Greene
Ben Shapiro, Sam Pollard, Leslie Fields-Cruz, Denise A. Greene, Julie Sacks
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Shapiro
Producer
Sam Pollard
Producer
Russell Greene
Editor
Sam Pollard
Director
Ben Shapiro
Director
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What is Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes about?
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.
Who directed Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes was directed by Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro.
Who stars in Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
The principal cast of Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes includes Max Roach, Abdullah Ibrahim, Questlove, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Heath.
When was Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes released and how long is it?
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes was composed by Christopher North.