Brownie Speaks

IMDb 10.0 2014 • 87 min • DramaDocumentaryHistoryMusic

Director

Don Glanden

Country

US

Plot Summary

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.

Top Cast

Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins Self
Benny Golson
Benny Golson Self
Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson Self
Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath Self
Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd Self