American Masters

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Season 34 Episode 1 | 1hr 53m 40s

Discover the man behind the legend. With full access to the Miles Davis Estate, the film features never-before-seen footage, including studio outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and new interviews.

Aired: 02/24/20 | Expires: 02/25/24

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