JACO: A FILM ABOUT JACO PASTORIUS

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1 X 110' HD
DIRECTED BY STEPHEN KIJAK & PAUL MARCHAND
PRODUCED BY ROBERT TRUJILLO
A PASSION PICTURES PRODUCTION


A compelling story of prodigious talent, personal adventure and raw human vulnerability, Jaco presents the world of the bass guitar phenomenon Jaco Pastorius through the eyes of his family and various musical collaborators.

Produced by Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and directed by Stephen Kijak and Paul Marchand, this blistering biopic contains incredible unseen footage and photography from the Pastorius family archive and takes viewers into the heart and soul of this hugely influential cross-genre artist.

Featuring interviews with an array of artists including Flea, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Geddy Lee and friends, Jaco unveils the story of his music, his life, his demise and ultimately, the fragility of great artistic genius.