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Podcast: Art Works Podcast
Episode: Celebrating 1984 NEA Jazz Master Max Roach’s Centenary
Description: In today’s podcast, filmmakers Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro discuss their film “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes.” In our conversation, they place Max Roach within the context of American culture, emphasizing his legendary status as a drummer, a composer, and a significant figure in Black consciousness and activism. Sam Pollard shares his 40 year journey in making this documentary, while Ben Shapiro talks about his own connection to Roach reaching back to a radio documentary.
They discuss their coming together and collaboration in making the film, highlighting their complementary skills. We talk about Roach's musical evolution from a semi...