‘Round Miles
Six Jazz legends gather at the Catalina Jazz club to discuss the style and personality of Miles Davis. We filmed this as research for the 2015 film, Miles Ahead, but the conversation turned out to be so compelling, we decided to release it as a standalone documentary. In many ways, Miles Davis and his contribution to music are a reflection of the pendulum that was mid-20th century America. By definition, a pendulum is a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely- or more appropriately, a metronome. Prejudice, persecution, drug abuse, and relevancy weighed heavily on the black Jazz musician at the turn of the century. Miles Davis’ response…smash the metronome. In other words, find your own rhythm and do not seek freedom. Take it. Thirteen years after shooting this, we are pleased to present a fascinating glimpse into America’s one true art form - Jazz. While the conversation centers around Miles Davis, you get a rare insight into the genre through the eyes of six of its greatest practioners.
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Christopher WilkinsonDirectorAli, Nixon, Copying Beethoven
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Kerry DavidProducerBreaking Their Silence, Agent Cody Banks
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Marcus MillerKey Cast"Himself"
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Freddie HubbardKey Cast"Himself"
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Jimmy HeathKey Cast"Himself "
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Roy HaynesKey Cast"Himself "
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Ron CarterKey Cast"Himself "
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James MoodyKey Cast"Himself"
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Music documentary
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Runtime:53 minutes 42 seconds
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Completion Date:June 15, 2021
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Production Budget:50,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Christopher Wilkinson (born March 29, 1950) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Nixon (1995). He also wrote the screenplays for Ali (2001) and Copying Beethoven (2006), the latter of which he also produced. Credited with Don Cheadle behind the writing of Miles Ahead (2015)
We filmed this as research for the 2015 film, Miles Ahead, but the conversation turned out to be so compelling, we decided to release it as a standalone documentary. Thirteen years after shooting it, we are pleased to present a fascinating glimpse into America’s one true art form - jazz. While the conversation centers around Miles Davis, you get a rare insight into the genre through the eyes of six of its greatest practioners.