‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life
Director Grant Gee discusses his new narrative feature film, 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans,' which explores the life and struggles of the legendary jazz pianist. The film is described as an impressionistic study of an artist facing a personal crisis.
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Biopics of influential cultural figures provide insight into the intersection of artistic genius and personal tragedy.
Heavyweight Hollywood support … Laurie Metcalf with Anders Danielsen Lie in Everybody Digs Bill Evans. Photograph: 2026 Cowtown Pictures/Hot Property Heavyweight Hollywood support … Laurie Metcalf with Anders Danielsen Lie in Everybody Digs Bill Evans. Photograph: 2026 Cowtown Pictures/Hot Property Movies Interview ‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life John Lewis Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist
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