Miles Ahead (2015) online

Don Cheadle makes his directorial debut in this biopic about Miles Davis, one of the more enigmatic cultural figures of the last century. The film must have been a true labor of love for the acclaimed actor because Cheadle helped pen the script in addition to portraying the iconic trumpeter in the lead role. There have been plenty of movies in recent months that have brought to life some of popular music's most illustrious minds and personalities. But, perhaps because of the sizable figure that Davis casts on the history of 20th century jazz in addition to Cheadle's expanded role in developing the story, this film in particular seems worthy of a particularly close look.