Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool streaming
2019 Movie United States Documentary, Biography, Music 116 min
By: Stanley Nelson With: Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Quincy Troupe, Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty
A visionary, innovator, and originator who defied categorization and embodied the word cool—a foray into the life and career of musical and cultural icon Miles Davis.
Mood
Celebratory
Enlightening
Inspiring
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Stanley Nelson
Carl Lumbly
Juliette Gréco
Reginald Petty
Herbie Hancock
Quincy Troupe
Miles Davis
Flea
Quincy Jones
Lee Konitz
Carl Lumbly (Voice-Over)
Interviewees
Miles Davis (Subject)
Narrator
Scholars
Stanley Nelson (Director)
Adaptation
Original Documentary
Cinematic Technique
Archival Footage
Film Clips
Interview-Based
Interviews
Still Photography
Voice-Over
Voice-Over Narration
Narrative Structure
Biographical
Chronological
Linear
Pace
Deliberate
Informative
Measured
Moderate
Steady
Soundtrack
Award-Winning Sound
Documentary Score
Jazz
Miles Davis
Miles Davis Compositions
Music-Focused
Original Music
Style
Archival Footage
Artistic
Cultural
Documentary
Interview-Based
Time-Period
20Th Century
Post-War Jazz Era
Central Conflict
Artistic Innovation
Cultural Expression
Characters
Jazz Legends
Miles Davis
Musicians
Ending
Celebratory
Legacy Focus
Historical Context
Civil Rights Era
Post-War Jazz
Key Plot Points
Career Milestones
Genre Defiance
Musical Evolution
Plot
Biographical
Biography
Cultural Impact
Jazz History
Music History
Musical Biography
Musical Journey
Setting
Jazz Clubs
Music Studios
Urban Environments
Shooting Location
Jazz Hotspots
United States
Theme
Artistic Innovation
Cultural Legacy
Musical Genius
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Music
Audiences
Cultural Historians
Jazz Enthusiasts
Music Lovers
Titles
Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool
Awards
Emmy Awards
Outstanding Arts And Culture
Outstanding Arts And Culture Documentary
Outstanding Arts Documentary
Outstanding Sound
Festivals
Sundance Film Festival
Reception
Award-Winning
Emmy
Grammy Nomination
Production Countries
United States
Release Year
2019
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