Jaco
Synopsis
The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
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JACO - OFFICIAL Trailer - Jaco Pastorius DocumentaryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Marchand, Stephen Kijak
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Trujillo
- Original Title
- Jaco
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Marchand, Stephen Kijak
Robert Trujillo
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Paul Marchand
Director
Robert Trujillo
Writer
Stephen Kijak
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaco
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What is Jaco about?
The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
Who directed Jaco?
Jaco was directed by Paul Marchand, Stephen Kijak.
Who stars in Jaco?
The principal cast of Jaco includes Bootsy Collins, Flea, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Sting.
When was Jaco released and how long is it?
Jaco was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.