American Masters
Season 4 Episode 5 - Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
7.5 ?
1986
Documentary
A biographical documentary on the short-lived career of brilliant jazz musician Charlie Parker. Features his only television appearance and rare concert footage. Includes cameos by such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus.
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2
Stella Adler: Awake and Dream!
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3
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4
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5
Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker
90 min
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