Nat Hentoff is one of the enduring voices of the last
65 years; a writer who championed jazz as an art form
and who also led the rise of ‘alternative’ journalism
in America. This unique documentary wraps the
themes of liberty, identity and free expression around
a historical narrative that stretches from the Great
Depression to the Patriot Act. At the core of the film
are three extraordinary and intimate conversations
with Hentoff. Commentary and perspective are offered
through additional interviews with such luminaries
as Amiri Baraka, Stanley Crouch, Floyd Abrams, Aryeh
Neier and Dan Morgenstern. The sublime music of Duke
Ellington, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus
and Bob Dylan is interwoven with never-before-seen
photographs and archival footage featuring Hentoff’s
allies and rivals. Don't miss this captivating film about
life, liberty and the pursuit of jazz!
Director David L. Lewis will participate in a Skype Q&A
on Friday, May 16, at 8:45 p.m.
Co-presented by the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.
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