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Brooklyn, NY, United States

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is a documentary about the bebop drummer Max Roach. Roach’s far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. His political consciousness, expressed in his groundbreaking Freedom Suite and other works, made him a fierce advocate for change at a time when the nation was steeped in racism.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2019
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $100,000
Purpose: Documentary – THE DRUM ALSO WALTZES: IN SEARCH OF MAX ROACH
Notes: This grant was not paid as the challenge was not met.