Misty - The Erroll Garner Story

This documentary retraces the life and legacy of Erroll Garner, one of the most brilliant yet overlooked pianists of the 20th century. Through intimate testimonies from those who knew him personally, the film reveals both his dazzling artistry and the private world behind his music. While contemporaries like Miles Davis and John Coltrane became icons of cultural revolution, Garner remained a unique, independent voice, celebrated worldwide yet later consigned to the margins of jazz history. The director, who grew up secretly playing jazz against a backdrop of strict classical training, weaves his own personal journey into Garner’s story, turning it into both a tribute and a rediscovery. At once a musical exploration and a deeply personal film, it revives the memory of a forgotten genius whose effortless virtuosity continues to inspire. Ultimately, it is a cinematic homecoming—an act of love, remembrance, and restoration.