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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

20231h 22mMovieDocumentaryMusic

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.

DirectorsSam Pollard·Ben Shapiro
ProducersBen Shapiro·Sam Pollard

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Cast · Directed by Sam Pollard

MRMax Roach
Max Roach
Self (archival footage)
AIAbdullah Ibrahim
Abdullah Ibrahim
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
HBHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
JHJimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath
Self
QJQuincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Self
ALAbbey Lincoln
Abbey Lincoln
Self
SRSonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins
Self
RW
Randy Weston
Self
DB
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Self
FFFab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
AH
Albert 'Tootie' Heath
Self

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is streaming on PBS Documentaries, TPT and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and TPT.

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.