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HoMA AfAm Film Fest Opening Night— Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

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Part of Honolulu African-American Film Festival 2019.

Directed by Stanley Nelson. USA. 2019. 112 mins. 
Hot off its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, the Honolulu African-American Film Festival is proud to present Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool for the opening night film in celebration of a visionary, innovator and originator who defied categorization and embodied the word “cool.” Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a foray into the life and career of musical and cultural icon Miles Davis.

With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, the film features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, new interviews and rare photos. Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Clive Davis, Wayne Shorter and Ron Carter are just a few of the luminaries weighing in on the life and career of a true visionary, innovator and originator. MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL is the definitive account of the man behind the legend.

Director Stanley Nelson said, "Miles Davis is an undisputed musical legend - but what I hoped to discover was the man behind the myth. By unpacking his upbringing, his methodology, his relationships, and his demons, we begin to understand the man who would redefine the original American musical genre, jazz and has influenced generations of musicians in rock, funk and hip-hop."

Reception at 6:00 pm, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool makes its Honolulu debut at 7:30 with special guest producer Nicole London in attendance.

Opening Reception plus Film admission is $35 general, $30 museum member. Film Only tickets for Opening Night will be $15 general, $12 museum members.

Tickets available here.