Dir. Georges Gachot | Switzerland | France | Germany | 100 min | 2024
From jazz clubs to grand theatres, Misty: The Erroll Garner Story delivers a lyrical, intimate portrait of jazz legend, Erroll Garner, revealing the complex inner world of the self-taught piano genius. Against the backdrop of post-war America, the film traces Garner’s life, from his upbringing in Pittsburgh and personal relationships, to his enchanting performances and relentless pursuit of creative freedom. Through intimate interviews with friends, peers, and those who spoke his language through music, the film explores the hidden life of a virtuoso beyond the stage, offering a glimpse into his world shaped by racial complexity, artistic innovation, and personal challenges. Wading through a myriad of preserved archives and rare recordings that remain from Garner’s life, Misty: The Erroll Garner Story is a moving tribute to the legacy of jazz that lingers in the spirit of one man who convinced the world that the piano was invented just for him.
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