Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter

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Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter

2025

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Overview

A short documentary on jazz trombonist, Ryan Porter.

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4 featured cast members

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Ryan Porter

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Kamasi Washington

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Cameron Graves

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Dr. Dre

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Directed by: Marquell Byrd
Written by: Marquell Byrd

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