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Critic David Jenkins
rated 8

...the portrait built of Morgan is stark, but also more refined and meaningful. But the thing that makes this film so desperately sad is the footage of him playing, each time like he knows it’s his last day on Earth.

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Critic Helena Lindblad
rated 8

Ska man bara se en tjusig och tonsäker jazzdokumentär om talang och tragedi, kärlek och död i år så är det ”I called him Morgan”.

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Ronny Svensson
rated 9

Rättmätigt hyllad dokumentär av en svensk dokumentärfilmskapare! Sätter ljuset på en sorgligt bortglömd jazzmusiker med ett minst sagt dramatiskt och alltför kort liv…

2 years ago
Critic Calle Wahlström
rated 7

…en mycket sevärd och kompetent film…

Read full review at Nöjesguiden
Critic Jonna Vanhatalo
rated 6

Fängslande dokumentär…

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Cast & Crew

Kasper Collin
Director
Wayne Shorter
As Self
Bennie Maupin
As Self
Lee Morgan
As Self (archive material)
Jymie Merritt
As Self

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"I Called Him Morgan" tells the story of Helen, who reflects on her life with jazz musician Lee Morgan, decades after serving time for his murder. Through archival footage and new interviews, the documentary explores their tumultuous relationship, Lee's musical legacy, and the tragic events that led to his death. A deep dive into the world of jazz and the complexities of human relationships, "I Called Him Morgan" is a powerful and thought-provoking film.

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