Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

Name: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2023-01-01
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Max Roach, Abdullah Ibrahim, Questlove, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Heath

2023| 1h 22m| IMDb 5.8

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes (2023) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary Music

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes explores the life and music of the legendary drummer, bandleader and social activist--a remarkable series of creative peaks, personal struggles and reinventions--from Jim Crow to the Civil Rights years, from the heady days of post-war modern jazz to hip hop and beyond.

Director: Sam Pollard, Ben Shapiro