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Bird (DVD, 2001)

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Charlie "Bird" Parker had been a hero of Clint Eastwood's since childhood, and Eastwood, having been disappointed in such jazz biopics as YOUNG MAN WITH A HORN, really wanted to make a true jazz fan's movie about the music. He cast Forest Whitaker as Parker, the legendary alto sax player, and Diane Venora as Chan, Parker's wife. The film shows how Parker, a genius who changed the face of modern music, was hampered and eventually destroyed by his appetite for women, food, and drugs. The two leads do a great job giving a recognizable human face to the characters' complex relationship. With wit and warmth, BIRD tells the story in direct and honest terms, avoiding all sentimentality. Eastwood's love of Parker's music comes across in the tremendous care that he and composer Lennie Niehaus took with reconstructing it, using Parker's original solos. Eastwood and cinematographer Jack N. Green also patterned the dark, moody look of the film after old photos of musicians who used to appear in jazz magazines. Music lovers will be thrilled with the result, and movie lovers will find plenty to engage them in this moving tale of a great man battling his demons.

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UPC0085391182023

eBay Product ID (ePID)3329466

Product Key Features

ActorForest Whitaker

RatingR

Movie/TV TitleBird

DirectorClint Eastwood

FormatDVD

Release Year2001

GenreDrama

Sub-GenreBiography

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleForest Whitaker

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20010130

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by pmgiant58
15 Dec, 2020
Bird
Bird is a sensational film, well.acted, well.directed, an all around good film. His autobiographical story sets the tone for the movie, he was a pioneer for the jazz industry. His.tragic.abuse of drugs and alcohol.was his downfall. He died.at a very young age. .
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ii-v7
09 Feb, 2024
Well written and acted. Fabulous sound track.
Best docudrama of jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by catschr11
24 Aug, 2021
Riveting story about a great jazz artist
Powerful performances, great directing. Loved it!!
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