A Man Called Adam
A famous jazz trumpeter finds himself unable to cope with the problems of everyday life.
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"Adam Johnson (Sammy Davis Jr.) is a troubled self-destructive famous jazz musician. He drinks too much. He is too bitter after some personal tragedy. His best friend Nelson Davis (Ossie Davis) has brought over civil rights activist Claudia Ferguson (Cicely Tyson) and her grandfather Willie Ferguson (Louis Armstrong). At first, Adam is brutal with his guests which he regrets. Sometimes, he teaches and mentors Vincent (Frank Sinatra Jr.). His manager Manny (Peter Lawford) wants him to shut up and play. This is an interesting indie. At least, it looks indie. There is a mix of musicians and profe..."
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About an hour into the movie you may notice Morgan Freeman as one of the party guest; his second appearance in a feature film.
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A famous jazz trumpeter finds himself unable to cope with the problems of everyday life.