Miles Davis: Horn player, bandleader, innovator. Miles was a singular force of nature, the very embodiment of cool. The central theme of Miles Davis' life, and of this film is Davis' ...
See full summary »
See our favorite trailers in under a minute, including a first look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Related News
-
Montclair Film Festival Premiering Restored ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
05 April 2019 | Variety -
Stanley Nelson on the Challenges of Making ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ (Video)
08 February 2019 | The Wrap
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win & 2 nominations.
See more awards »
Photos
Add Image
Add an image
Do you have any images for this title?
Learn more
More Like This
Drama
Director:
Christian Petzold
Stars:
Franz Rogowski,
Paula Beer,
Godehard Giese
Documentary
Director:
Rob Garver
Stars:
Woody Allen,
Lili Anolik,
Alec Baldwin
Hotel by the River
(2018)
Drama
Director:
Sang-soo Hong
Stars:
Ju-bong Gi,
Min-hee Kim,
Hae-hyo Kwon
High Life
(2018)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Horror
Director:
Claire Denis
Stars:
Robert Pattinson,
Juliette Binoche,
André Benjamin
Adventure
|
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Terry Gilliam
Stars:
José Luis Ferrer,
Ismael Fritschi,
Juan López-Tagle
The Miles Davis Story
(TV Movie 2001)
Documentary
Director:
Michael Dibb
Stars:
Jimmy Cobb,
Shirley Horn,
Frances Davis
Destroyer
(2018)
Action
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Karyn Kusama
Stars:
Nicole Kidman,
Toby Kebbell,
Tatiana Maslany
Documentary
Director:
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Stars:
Toni Morrison,
Hilton Als,
Oprah Winfrey
Greta
(2018)
Drama
|
Mystery
|
Thriller
Director:
Neil Jordan
Stars:
Isabelle Huppert,
Chloë Grace Moretz,
Maika Monroe
Minding the Gap
(2018)
Documentary
Director:
Bing Liu
Stars:
Keire Johnson,
Bing Liu,
Zack Mulligan
Edit
Cast
| Credited cast: | |||
 |
Ron Carter | ... | Himself |
|
|
Jimmy Cobb | ... | Himself |
| Miles Davis | ... | Himself (archive footage) | |
| Flea | ... | Himself | |
| Herbie Hancock | ... | Himself | |
|
|
Lee Konitz | ... | Himself |
| Carlos Santana | ... | Himself | |
| Wayne Shorter | ... | Himself | |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Miles Davis: Horn player, bandleader, innovator. Miles was a singular force of nature, the very embodiment of cool. The central theme of Miles Davis' life, and of this film is Davis' restless determination to break boundaries and live life on his own terms. This documentary feature explores archival photos and home movies shot by Miles and his colleagues, his manuscripts and Miles' original paintings, to explore the man behind the music. Featuring interviews with some of the most well-known musicians on the planet, including Jimmy Cobb, Lee Konitz, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Carlos Santana, The Roots, and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the film explores why Miles continues to be a relevant voice in today's world.
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
27 January 2019 (USA) See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.Contribute to This Page
On IMDb Freedive, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
Enjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with Prime Video.