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Brownie Speaks (2014)

PG-13 · 2014-08-26 · 1h 27m · EN
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The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.

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Brad GlandenWriterDon GlandenDirector, Writer

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Sonny RollinsSonny RollinsSelfBenny GolsonBenny GolsonSelfLou DonaldsonLou DonaldsonSelfJimmy HeathJimmy HeathSelfDonald ByrdDonald ByrdSelfHarold LandHarold LandSelfWynton MarsalisWynton MarsalisSelfArturo SandovalArturo SandovalSelfClifford SolomonClifford SolomonSelfHerb GellerHerb GellerSelfClora BryantClora BryantSelfVance WilsonVance WilsonSelf

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MusicTrumpet player

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What is Brownie Speaks about?

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.

How long is Brownie Speaks?

Brownie Speaks has a runtime of 87 minutes.