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Documentary on the life of jazz trumpeter and drug addict Chet Baker. Fascinating series of interviews with friends, family, associates and lovers, interspersed with film from Baker's earlier life and some modern-day performances. Whether in his golden youth or premature old age, the legendary jazz trumpeter's musical virtuosity always shone through. In this frank, revealing documentary made a year before his death, interviews, recording sessions, archive footage & home movies are used by director Bruce Weber to show a man ravaged by his involvement with drugs.