Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes - Production & Contact Info

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023)

82 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.

Directors

Sam Pollard | Ben Shapiro

Producers

Sam Pollard | Ben Shapiro

Composer

Christopher North

Editor

Russell Greene

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Updated Mar 12, 2023

Release date

Mar 12, 2023 (United States)

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

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38 cast members

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