Oscar Peterson: Black + White

Oscar Peterson: Black + White is a 2021 Canadian documentary film directed by Barry Avrich.[1] The film is a portrait of influential Canadian jazz icon Oscar Peterson, featuring interviews with and performances of his music by figures including Billy Joel, Jon Batiste, Quincy Jones, Ramsey Lewis, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Dave Young, Larnell Lewis, Jackie Richardson, Joe Sealy, Measha Brueggergosman, Denzal Sinclaire and Robi Botos.[1]

Oscar Peterson: Black + White
Directed byBarry Avrich
Produced by
  • Barry Avrich
  • Mark Selby
CinematographyKen Ng
Edited byNicholas Kleiman
Music byRobi Botos
Production
company
Melbar Entertainment Group
Distributed by
Release date
  • September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11) (TIFF)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[2] It was distributed in Canada by Bell Media as a Crave Original,[1] and internationally by Fremantle Media.[3]

Awards edit

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
Canadian Screen Awards 2022 Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series Randy Lennox, Jeffrey Latimer, Barry Avrich, Mark Selby Won [4]
Best Direction in a Documentary Program Barry Avrich Won
Best Visual Research Mark Selby Won
Best Editing in a Documentary Program or Series Nicolas Kleiman Nominated [5]
Best Sound in a Non-Fiction Program or Series Doug McClement, Richard Spence-Thomas, Teresa Morrow, Gary Vaughan Won
Best Writing in a Documentary Program Barry Avrich Nominated

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