Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Discover the man behind the legend. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, studio outtakes, and rare photos, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool tells the story of a truly singular talent and unpacks the man behind the horn.

PBS, Firelight Films | 2020 | 114 min

Directed by Stanley Nelson

Edited by Lewis Erskine, Natasha Mottola, Yusuf Kapadia

EMMY® award-winner (2021)‍ ‍| Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary, Outstanding Sound

GRAMMY-nominated (2020)‍ ‍| Best Music Film

Sundance Film Festival premiere (2019)