An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker whose original, avant-garde work has impacted and influenced people all over the world. A story about music's ability to entertain, inspire and transform.
Directed by John Scheinfeld
husband wife relationship
philadelphia, pennsylvania
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jazz
pacifism
jazz singer or musician
saxophonist
biography
racism
co-workers relationship
jazz band
miles davis
alice coltrane
life and career
jazz music
biographical documentary
john coltrane
jazz musician
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Cast
Denzel Washington
John Coltrane (voice)
Bill Clinton
Self - Politician
Ravi Coltrane
Self - Son
Common
Self - Musician
John Densmore
Self - Musician
Benny Golson
Self - Musician
Jimmy Heath
Self - Musician
Wynton Marsalis
Self - Musician
Sonny Rollins
Self - Musician
Carlos Santana
Self - Musician
Wayne Shorter
Self - Musician
McCoy Tyner
Self - Musician
Crew
John Scheinfeld
Director
John Scheinfeld
Writer
John Coltrane
Music
Victoria Thomas
Casting Consultant
Ravi Coltrane
Technical Advisor
Popular Reviews
7 reviews
Lia Martinez
7.0★ · 09/18/25
Very captivating, really cool to hear the director talk a bit about the process of making this in person!
Very captivating, really cool to hear the director talk a bit about the process of making this in person!
