Max Roach is a unique figure in the history of jazz, a drummer whose influence goes far beyond music. In this documentary, we follow his journey, where his unwavering passion for music and ambition drove him to overcome the adversities and injustices of a society that tried to limit him. Always an active voice in the fight for civil rights, we trace his path from his early steps in jazz to his later incursions into hip-hop. His trajectory was marked by moments of resistance and revolt, where, despite personal and professional hardships, he never strayed from his principles, leaving a unique legacy in both musical culture and the fight for equality.