Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
“You don't know Miles”
Synopsis
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-19
Top Cast
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Carl Lumbly
Miles Davis (voice)
Reginald Petty
Self - East St. Louis Resident
Quincy Troupe
Self - Writer
Farah Griffin
Self - Writer
Lee Annie Bonner
Self - Childhood Friend
Ashley Kahn
Self - Writer
Benjamin Cawthra
Self - Historian
Jimmy Heath
Self - Musician
Jimmy Cobb
Self - Musician
Dan Morgenstern
Self - Writer
Greg Tate
Self - Writer
Gerald Early
Self - Writer
Quincy Jones
Self - Musician
Wayne Shorter
Self - Musician
Tammy L. Kernodle
Self - Musicologist
Juliette Gréco
Self - Singer
Vincent Bessières
Self - Writer
George Wein
Self - Jazz Promoter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Original Title
- Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Firelight Media, BBC Music, Eagle Rock Entertainment, American Masters Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
Mead Hunt, Marc Gerke, Eric Coleman, Antonio Rossi, Jerry Henry, Henry Adebonojo, Hervé Cohen, Clare Major
Yusuf Kapadia, Natasha Mottola, Lewis Erskine
Adam Barker, Stanley Nelson, Terry Shand, Nicole London, Geoff Kempin
Department Leadership Roster
Yusuf Kapadia
Editor
Natasha Mottola
Editor
Stanley Nelson
Director
Lewis Erskine
Editor
Stanley Nelson
Producer
Nicole London
Producer
Mead Hunt
Director of Photography
Marc Gerke
Director of Photography
Eric Coleman
Director of Photography
Antonio Rossi
Director of Photography
Jerry Henry
Director of Photography
Henry Adebonojo
Director of Photography
Hervé Cohen
Director of Photography
Clare Major
Director of Photography
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What is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool about?
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Who directed Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
The principal cast of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool includes Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin, Lee Annie Bonner.
When was Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool released and how long is it?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool holds official age classifications: FR: TP.