“It started with Roy."
- Erykah Badu
HARGROVE is a powerful documentary that delves into the life and legacy of jazz trumpet legend Roy Hargrove. Directed by Eliane Henri, the film offers a deeply personal portrayal of Hargrove’s creative genius and the struggles he faced within the music industry. Through raw footage, intimate moments, and interviews with music luminaries including Questlove, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu, viewers are invited into the heart of Hargrove’s journey, capturing both his extraordinary talent and the hardships of being an artist.
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, including the Audience Award for best documentary at the Pan African Film Festival and won Best Documentary at The Black Girls Rock! inaugural Film Festival. The Guardian calls it “a beautiful and often heart-wrenching meditation on the trumpeter's creative genius” while Billboard praises its “raw honesty and musical brilliance.” Executive producer Erykah Badu, a close collaborator and friend of Hargrove, highlights how the documentary captures the essence of Hargrove’s life, blending the beauty of his music with the personal challenges he endured.
Produced by Henri and Dana Guerin, and executive produced by Janine Sherman Barrois, Badu, and Scott Adler, Hargrove is a must-watch for jazz lovers and music enthusiasts alike. Its candid portrayal of one of jazz’s most influential figures is a poignant reminder of Roy Hargrove’s enduring legacy. Now available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
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