Synopsis

Miles Davis: horn player, bandleader, innovator, elegant, intellectual, vain, callous, conflicted, controversial, magnificent, mercurial, genius, the very embodiment of cool—the man with a sound so beautiful it could break your heart. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool tells the story of a truly unique talent and unpacks the man behind the horn.

Director

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  • Stanley Nelson
  • Stanley Nelson is a prominent documentary filmmaker with a wealth of experience in covering African American and American history. His latest work, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, a definitive exploration of the life and trajectory of the iconic figure of the era, premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. With this film, Nelson has now had ten premieres at Sundance over the last 20 years, making him one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the festival's history.