Directed by: John Scheinfeld
Starring: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Carlos Santana
Running time: 99 minutes
This documentary goes over the life and career of jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane. The film covers his humble and difficult childhood, the arrival of music in his life, his beginnings, his battle against drug addiction, his work with Miles Davis, the creation of his own band and his family life.
This documentary goes over the life and career of jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane. The film covers his humble and difficult childhood, the arrival of music in his life, his beginnings, his battle against drug addiction, his work with Miles Davis, the creation of his own band and his family life.
Not being a big jazz connoisseur or fan, there was a lot of new information here. While the music of Coltrane is not my cup of tea, generally, I found this film well done. It was informative and very respectful of the artist and his work.
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