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Jaco
2015·1h 51m·★ 7.5
The story of Jaco Pastorius, a self-taught, larger-than-life musician who single-handedly changed the course of modern music by redefining the sound and the role of the electric bass guitar. Never-before-seen 8mm film, photographs, and audio recordings unveil the true story behind the legend of Jaco’s life, his music, and his heartbreaking end.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Standard sit-down · 1h 51m
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