Oscar Peterson: Black + White

A ground-breaking “docu-concert” that explores the life and legacy of jazz icon and composer, Oscar Peterson: his sound, stardom, and staggering virtuosity. Oscar Peterson is the one jazz figure who had, and still has, the larger-than-life quality of jazz royalty. Oscar, like Picasso or Mozart, had an undeniable style rooted not just in his genius but in his relentless performances and personality. The film delves into the seven-decade career of the musical genius: from his days as a child prodigy to the development of his signature sound on recordings with his trio, from his collaborations with huge stars to his shifts to brilliant solo performances around the world—as well as his tenacious experiences confronting racism and segregation while touring in the United States which culminated with his epic composition, “Hymn to Freedom.” [The 23rd Jeonju International Film Festival]