Miles Ahead (2016) — Screenplay
In 1970s New York, a reclusive jazz legend battles addiction and creative paralysis to reclaim his trumpet and resurrect his legacy.
- Written by
- Steven Baigelman, Don Cheadle
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, Music
- Length
- 102 pages
Study this script for its bold, nonlinear structure that intercuts past and present to mirror the improvisational rhythms of its subject’s music. The dialogue crackles with authentic period slang and terse, emotional exchanges, while the character arc of Davis—from bitter recluse to re-engaged artist—offers a masterclass in layered, unsentimental biopic writing.
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