# Quincy (2018)

> A candid, celebratory portrait of Quincy Jones as a boundary-crossing musical innovator whose life mirrors the evolution of modern American popular culture.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/347786

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Rashida Jones, Alan Hicks
- Cast: Quincy Jones, Rashida Jones, Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Will Smith, Peggy Lipton, Mary J. Blige
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7440432/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, reflective, warm, music discovery, documentary night

## Synopsis

A legendary music icon's journey reveals the power of creativity and resilience across generations.

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