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London Premiere: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzses (15)* + ScreenTalk (via Zoom) with director Ben Shapiro

Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2023

,Cinema 2
A man in a suit stands by a drum kit in a black and white image

Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer, virtuoso percussionist, and bandleader Max Roach.

This 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, years of now-legendary achievement, 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 Questlove, Abbey Lincoln, Sonia Sánchez, Quincy Jones, Sonny Rollins, Harry Belafonte, and many more.

Tagged with: Cinema Doc'n Roll Film Festival 2023

Dir. Ben Shapiro, Sam Pollard, US, 2023, 82 min

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.