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Movie poster: Quincy (2018)
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2018 · 124 min Documentary Music
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Quincy Jones, a living legend, sifts through the artifacts of his own life. Archival footage cuts to candid conversations: there he is, a young arranger from Chicago breaking into the jazz world of the 1950s, and then suddenly the producer whose records dominate the charts. The camera trails him through recording studios where hits for Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra were born, and into Hollywood backlots where he crafted soundtracks that reshaped cinema. It's a journey across seven decades of American music, stitched together from personal recollections, fly-on-the-wall moments, and testimonies from friends.

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Year 2018
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Rashida Jones
Runtime 124 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (113 votes)

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This portrait, co-directed by his daughter Rashida Jones, avoids a dry recitation of accomplishments. It immerses us in the creative kitchen of a genius, revealing not just the triumphs but the profound personal cost. We witness a titanic work ethic and see how private dramas were alchemized into art.

What lingers after the credits is the palpable energy of an era channeled through a single, relentless visionary. The music of Quincy Jones will forever sound richer, layered with the resilience and passion now etched into its history — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Rashida Jones

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