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September 30, 1988 - Bird Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, September 30, 1988, Bird, directed by Clint Eastwood, premiered in theaters. The film, a biographical drama about jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker, starred Forest Whitaker and Diane Venora. With a budget of $14.4 million, Bird struggled at the box office, grossing only $2.2 million. Despite its limited financial success, the film was praised for Whitaker’s performance and Eastwood’s direction, and it has since become a respected tribute to the life of a jazz icon.

Who remembers seeing Bird and appreciating its deep dive into jazz history?
 
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