Movie

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

★ 8.0(2)19901h 55m

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Director: Ellen Weissbrod
Release date: 1990-10-05
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ellen Weissbrod, starring Quincy Jones, Clarence Avant and George Benson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The extraordinary life of Quincy Jones -- one of the 20th century's most influential and talented composers, musicians and music producers -- provides the basis of this offbeat, free-form documentary tribute. With little regard for formal timelines and traditional documentary biography methods, the film is an amazing patchwork of personal insights featuring a constellation of music stars including his long-time friend Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie and rappers Big Daddy Kane and Flavor Flav, as well as politicians, filmmakers and other important people. Some of the most moving scenes involve Jones returning to his childhood home in Chicago and recounting honest and painful memories from his childhood. Jones does not shy from discussing everything -- from his mother's mental illness, to his marital problems, to his serious health conditions. He also looks frankly at his career.

Cast

Quincy Jones

Self

Clarence Avant

Self

George Benson

Self

Big Daddy Kane

Self

Tevin Campbell

Self

Ray Charles

Self

Miles Davis

Self

El DeBarge

Self

Michael Jackson

Self (voice)

Themes & keywords

record producersongwriterwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones in Israel?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones on Netflix?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones stars Quincy Jones, Clarence Avant, George Benson, Big Daddy Kane and Tevin Campbell.

When did Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones come out?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones is a 1990 movie directed by Ellen Weissbrod.

What genre is Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones is Documentary film.

Who directed Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones?+

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones was directed by Ellen Weissbrod.