DON CHEADLE AS LEGENDARY JAZZ MAN MILES DAVIS IN 'MILES AHEAD'
Well, the saying goes "All good things come to those who wait" and hopefully this will be the case for Golden Globe Award winning actor Don Cheadle, who over a year ago announced he would be making his directorial debut and playing iconic jazz figure Miles Davis in the film, 'Miles Ahead'. Over the years there have been several attempts to bring the colourful and outspoken musician's story to the big screen, most notably actor Wesley Snipes who also wanted to play Davis. However, the accomplished Cheadle (with the Davis family's backing) finally got the ball rolling on this much anticipated project. On top of his aforementioned duties on the film, he also led a campaign of crowd-funding through 'IndieGoGo' which contributed greatly to the movie's completion. Added to this, select images of the actor as Miles Davis were also released which in turn generated even more buzz and increased awareness.
Now comes news that 'Miles Ahead' will receives it's official debut on the closing night of this years New York Film Festival, which will run from 25th September to 11th October.
On learning that the film would be screened at the prestigious New York Film Festival, Don Cheadle made a statement:
"I am happy that the selection committee saw fit to invite us to the dance. It's very gratifying that all the hard work that went into the making of this film, from every person on the team, has brought us here. Miles' music is all-encompassing, forward-leaning, and expansive. He changed the game time after time, and New York is really where it all took off for him."
Above is the official 'IndieGoGo' campaign video with Don Cheadle talking with Miles Davis' son and nephew.
Now comes news that 'Miles Ahead' will receives it's official debut on the closing night of this years New York Film Festival, which will run from 25th September to 11th October.
On learning that the film would be screened at the prestigious New York Film Festival, Don Cheadle made a statement:
"I am happy that the selection committee saw fit to invite us to the dance. It's very gratifying that all the hard work that went into the making of this film, from every person on the team, has brought us here. Miles' music is all-encompassing, forward-leaning, and expansive. He changed the game time after time, and New York is really where it all took off for him."
Above is the official 'IndieGoGo' campaign video with Don Cheadle talking with Miles Davis' son and nephew.
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