Rewind & Play

Director: Alain Gomis, Alain Gomis, Alain Gomis

2022 / 65min / DCP

“While conducting research for a fictional piece about Thelonious Monk, Gomis secured access to unedited raw footage from a December 1969 documentary about Monk produced for French television. Rewind & Play is a skillfully re-edited hour-long version of a troubling interview between fellow jazz pianist Henri Renaud and Monk, in which Gomis sheds light on both Monk’s loneliness and resilience in the face of Renaud’s trivializing approach. The result is a compelling behind-the-scenes documentary showcasing the legend at work, coupled with a thought-provoking filmic essay on the issue of casual racism.”—Adeline Monzier, series curator

Musical performance from David Bertrand and post-screening discussion with director Alain Gomis on Friday, February 9th