A Beat to Rest

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A Beat to Rest

2025

0h 12m

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Music

Overview

Late into his career, an elderly jazz drummer is forced to come to terms with aging after a bandmate suggests he retire.

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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Luther Rix

Ted

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Sound

John Lissauer

Bernie

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Susan O'Doherty

Anne

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Takashi Otsuka

Bassist

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Writing

Jim West

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