American Masters

"We Don't Sugarcoat Anything" in this "Definitive" Doc

Clip: 02/25/2020 | 2m  | Video has closed captioning.

The Miles Davis Estate offered unprecedented access to its archive in order to help make this film the "definitive" documentary on Miles Davis, according to Davis's relatives.

Aired: 02/25/20

Rating: NR

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