Jazz, Apartheid and the Brubeck Legacy in PLAYING THE CHANGES: TRACKING DARIUS BRUBECK
Summary
Mark Kermode interviews filmmaker Michael Penclay and musician Darius Brubeck about their documentary *Playing the Changes*. They discuss how jazz served as a political force during the Cold War in Poland and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. The conversation covers the film’s independent production, Darius’s legacy as Dave Brubeck’s son, and using one’s talents for social change.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Playing the Changes Documentary
Origins: Dave Brubeck's 1958 Poland Tour
Jazz as Political Force in Apartheid South Africa
Generational Connections and Musical Identity
Filmmaker's Passion and Independent Production
Sponsor Breaks: State Farm and Lowe's
Serendipitous Filming Timeline and Funding Challenges
Darius Brubeck on Living Up to His Father's Legacy
Sponsor Breaks: Bombas and Kohler Smart Toilets
Using Personal Talents for Social Change
Advice for Filmmakers and Production Reflections
Conclusion and Final Lowe's Advertisement
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