Brownie Speaks
“The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown”
Synopsis
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.
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Brownie Speaks DVD trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Glanden
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Glanden, Brad Glanden
- Original Title
- Brownie Speaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Glanden Productions LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Glanden
Don Glanden, Brad Glanden
Brad Glanden
Don Glanden
Department Leadership Roster
Don Glanden
Director
Don Glanden
Writer
Brad Glanden
Writer
Don Glanden
Producer
Brad Glanden
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownie Speaks
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What is Brownie Speaks about?
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.
Who directed Brownie Speaks?
Brownie Speaks was directed by Don Glanden.
Who stars in Brownie Speaks?
The principal cast of Brownie Speaks includes Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd.
When was Brownie Speaks released and how long is it?
Brownie Speaks was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brownie Speaks?
Brownie Speaks holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).