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Movie poster: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

2019 · 115 min Documentary History Music
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

An immersive look at the eventful life and brilliant artistic career of visionary American jazz trumpeter Miles Davis (1926-1991).

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📋 Film Details

Year 2019
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Documentary, History, Music
Director Stanley Nelson
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (93 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Stanley Nelson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Miles Davis (voice)

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Reginald Petty

Self - East St. Louis Resident

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Quincy Troupe

Self - Writer

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Farah Griffin

Self - Writer

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Lee Annie Bonner

Self - Childhood Friend

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Ashley Kahn

Self - Writer

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Benjamin Cawthra

Self - Historian

Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

Self - Musician

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Jimmy Cobb

Self - Musician

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Dan Morgenstern

Self - Writer

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