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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

You don't know Miles

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
  • Genres: Documentary, History, Music
  • Release Date: 2019-08-23
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 7.236/10 (92 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Firelight Media, BBC Music, Eagle Rock Entertainment, American Masters Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0746
  • Languages: English, French

Cast & Crew

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

as Miles Davis (voice)

Reginald Petty

Reginald Petty

as Self - East St. Louis Resident

Quincy Troupe

Quincy Troupe

as Self - Writer

Farah Griffin

Farah Griffin

as Self - Writer

Lee Annie Bonner

Lee Annie Bonner

as Self - Childhood Friend

Ashley Kahn

Ashley Kahn

as Self - Writer

Benjamin Cawthra

Benjamin Cawthra

as Self - Historian

Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

as Self - Musician

Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb

as Self - Musician

Dan Morgenstern

Dan Morgenstern

as Self - Writer

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Trailer

Keywords

drug abusejazzjazz singer or musicianbiographyracismbeboptrumpet playerabusive husbandmiles davisportrait of an artist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a Documentary, History, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2019-08-23.

Who are the main actors in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

The main cast includes Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin, Lee Annie Bonner, .

Where can I watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is available.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool based on a true story?

You don't know Miles

What is the IMDb rating of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool has an IMDb rating of 7.236/10 based on 92 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

The soundtrack was composed by Firelight Media, BBC Music, Eagle Rock Entertainment, American Masters Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool filmed?

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

The total runtime of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is 115 minutes.

Is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool.

Does Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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