“…informative and powerful investigation into the musician’s accomplishments and legacy” – The Austin Chronicle
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, composer, bandleader, and social activist through a remarkable series of creative peaks, struggles and personal reinvention.
From the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights years and his fruitful collaboration with the remarkable Abby Lincoln, right through to the heady days of post-war modern jazz, hip hop and beyond, Roach’s stunningly diverse seven-decade career marked him as one of the great musical artists of the 20th century.
This powerful portrait of a legend features a stellar list of jazz greats including Gary Bartz, Miles Davis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Maya Angelou and Abdullah Ibrahim.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is part of MIJF’s Jazz on Film series, taking place at ACMI and Fed Square.
