Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Where to Watch Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) (Legally)

You don't know Miles
Aug 23, 2019 GB 115 min
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2019), without spoilers.

Expect a Documentary, History, Music blend, with a runtime close to 115 minutes.

Top billed names include Carl Lumbly, Reginald Petty, Quincy Troupe, Farah Griffin.

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Topics & keywords

drug abuse, jazz, jazz singer or musician, biography, racism, bebop, trumpet player, abusive husband, miles davis, portrait of an artist

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main 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