Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

The Drum Waltzes explores the life and music of legendary drummer, activist Max Roach, his creative peaks, personal struggles and re-inventions from the Jim Crow to Civil Rights eras, from heady days of post-war jazz to hip hop and beyond.

• Ben ShapiroDirector
• Sam PollardDirector

• Max RoachSelf (archival footage)
• Abdullah IbrahimSelf
• QuestloveSelf
• Harry BelafonteSelf
• Jimmy HeathSelf
• Quincy JonesSelf
• Abbey LincolnSelf
• Sonny RollinsSelf
• Randy WestonSelf
• Dee Dee BridgewaterSelf
• Fab 5 FreddySelf
• Albert 'Tootie' HeathSelf