Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes(2023)
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes Synopsis
The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) is a documentary and music film directed by Sam Pollard, released on March 12, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Max Roach, Abdullah Ibrahim, Questlove and Harry Belafonte.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Producers:
- Ben Shapiro, Sam Pollard
- Production:
- American Masters Pictures, Max Roach Film, Black Public Media
- Status:
- Released
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes before you stream it.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max Roach
as Self (archival footage)
Abdullah Ibrahim
as Self
Questlove
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Jimmy Heath
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Abbey Lincoln
as Self
Sonny Rollins
as Self
- Randy Weston
Randy Weston
as Self
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater
as Self
Fab 5 Freddy
as Self
- Albert 'Tootie' Heath
Albert 'Tootie' Heath
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, produced by Ben Shapiro and Sam Pollard.
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes online?
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
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The main cast of Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) includes Max Roach, Abdullah Ibrahim, Questlove, Harry Belafonte and Jimmy Heath. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes released?
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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes was released on March 12, 2023 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is there a trailer for Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes?
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Yes. The official Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.