Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

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A celebratory showcase of the life, music and activism of a trailblazing artist who employed his talents to challenge the status quo and inspire change. 
Max Roach was one of the towering figures of jazz, whose collaborations, as both drummer and composer, chart the history of the form, from his work with Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, to his own pioneering 1950s quintet with Clifford Brown. Samuel Pollard and Ben Shapiro’s insightful film highlights Roach’s innovative approach to music – viewing it as part of a broader concept of sound – alongside his ability to remain ahead of his time, often at the risk of commercial failure. It features interviews with notable figures, including Sonny Rollins, Questlove, Harry Belafonte, as well as his family and many others, shedding light and offering diverse perspectives on Roach's life, his career, legacy and enduring influence.

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes + Q&A
Thu 15 June 13:15 - 14:57
Curzon - Screen 1
Q&A with director Ben Shapiro. Moderated by Isobel Harrop
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes + Q&A
Fri 16 June 20:45 - 22:27
Showroom - Channel 5 Screen 2
Q&A with director Ben Shapiro. Moderated by Ryan Finnigan
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (DocFest Online)
Available between Mon 19 June 0:00 - Sun 25 June 23:59
Online Screening

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