description Miles Ahead Overview
Miles Ahead is a 2015 biographical drama exploring the life of jazz musician Miles Davis. Directed by Don Cheadle and co-written with several others, the film portrays Davis’s experiences during a specific period. It premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2015, drawing its name from one of Davis's albums.
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info Miles Ahead Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2015 |
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Who directed Miles Ahead?
Miles Ahead was directed by Don Cheadle, who also stars as jazz musician Miles Davis. It was Cheadle's feature directorial debut and was released in 2016 after premiering at the New York Film Festival in October 2015.
Which period of Miles Davis's life does Miles Ahead portray?
The film focuses on Davis during a troubled period in the late 1970s, when he was withdrawn from public performance. Its plot is fictionalized and uses a volatile encounter with music journalist Dave Braden to explore Davis's identity and comeback.
Is Miles Ahead a conventional Miles Davis biography?
No. It is a stylized biographical drama rather than a cradle-to-career account, and it mixes real details with invented action sequences and dialogue.
Who plays Miles Davis in Miles Ahead?
Don Cheadle plays Miles Davis, while Ewan McGregor plays the fictional journalist Dave Braden. The film also features Davis's music and takes its title from the 1957 Miles Davis album Miles Ahead.
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