Co-Directors Sam Pollard & Ben Shapiro / US / 2023 / 1hr 22min / English / Bio-Documentary, Music
MAX ROACH: THE DRUM ALSO WALTZES is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. His stunningly diverse seven-decade career marked him as one of the great musical artists of the 20th century—and a pioneering cultural activist—at times when the nation was steeped in racism.
The film follows Roach across a rich and complicated life, days of now-legendary achievement and also deep personal struggle, and the price he paid for his outspoken views. His was an epic musical journey: from the revolutionary Jazz of the 1940s to the Civil Rights years; through experiments in hip hop, multi-media works, and beyond.
Featuring—Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Quincy Jones, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, Abbey Lincoln, Harry Belafonte, Abdullah Ibrahim, Sonia Sanchez, Randy Weston & Jimmy Heath!
AUDIENCE ADVISORY: Racialized derogatory language; discussion of drug & alcohol use, abuse & addiction; mild profanity; brief discussion of police interrogation & harrassment; discussion of racism & the grave impact on Black Americans.
**EVENT FLOW**
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DOORS / DJ (TO BE ANNOUNCED) @ 7PM
FILM @ 9:00PM
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**RAIN DATE INFO** **THIS EVENT'S RAIN DATE: SATURDAY MAY 27** If we need to cancel/postpone due to rain/stormy weather, we will notify all registrants via email and announce on social media day-of.
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**TICKETS**
GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE! *Registration is requested** This will help us notify you in the chance of postponement.
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Location
The Bowl at Clark Park 4300 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104
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