Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
"You don't know Miles"
Originally released in 2019. Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a documentary/history film. directed by Stanley Nelson.
Starring Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, and Quincy Troupe
Synopsis
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (93 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Carl Lumbly
as Miles Davis (voice)
Reginald Petty
as Self - East St. Louis Resident
Quincy Troupe
as Self - Writer
Farah Griffin
as Self - Writer
Lee Annie Bonner
as Self - Childhood Friend
Ashley Kahn
as Self - Writer
Benjamin Cawthra
as Self - Historian
Jimmy Heath
as Self - Musician
Jimmy Cobb
as Self - Musician
Dan Morgenstern
as Self - Writer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Firelight Media
- BBC Music
- Eagle Rock Entertainment
- American Masters Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool about?
An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).
Who directed Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was directed by Stanley Nelson.
How long is Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool released?
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool was released on August 23, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool?
The main cast of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool includes Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin, Lee Annie Bonner.