Miles Ahead (2016)
Director
Don Cheadle
Main cast
Don Cheadle; Ewan McGregor; Emayatzy Corinealdi; Michael Stuhlbarg; Keith Stanfield
Genres
Drama, Music
Description
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
Don Cheadle
Main cast
Don Cheadle; Ewan McGregor; Emayatzy Corinealdi; Michael Stuhlbarg; Keith Stanfield
Genres
Drama, Music
Description
An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
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