That's My Jazz

About the Film:

Finding himself at a crossroads, Milt II, a pastry chef with a jazz legend father, pushes the button to turn back time.

Ben Proudfoot

14 min

FILM RECOGNITIONS

WINNER

James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Awards – Best Documentary • The Webby Awards – Best Editing, People’s Choice • Windrider International Short Film Showcase – Best Documentary • Vimeo Staff Pick

NOMINATIONS & FESTIVALS

Nòt Film Festival – Nominee, Best Superdoc Short • Walla Walla Movie Crush – Nominee, Best Documentary Short • Tribeca Film Festival • HotDocs

The W – 8 min

The W host, Craig Detweiler, meets with filmmaker, Ben Proudfoot, to talk about discovering the story of Milt Abel II, leading a team during COVID-19 and building bridges.

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That's My Jazz

About the Film:

Ben Proudfoot

14 min

FILM RECOGNITIONS

WINNER

NOMINATIONS & FESTIVALS

The W – 8 min

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ED PRIDDY

CRAIG DETWEILER, PHD

WILL STOLLER-LEE

PEGGY RUPPLE

MICHAEL PRIDDY

MARINA DIMMETT

MARY CASS

RYANN HEIM

KARLI WILLIAMSON

TERRI BULLOCK

JONATHAN CIPITI

JOHN LOUIS CAIELLA

STEPHEN CASERTA

BETHANY KOZACHUK

RACHAEL BALDIGO

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Reflection (1 min)

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Redemption: Class 3 (6 min)

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Reflection (1 min)

Redemption to New Creation: Silent Steps (3 min)

New Creation: Class 4 (8 min)

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Reflection (1 min)

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