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Quincy is a 2018 American biographical documentary film co-directed by Rashida Jones and Alan Hicks. The film provides an intimate portrait of legendary music producer, composer, and cultural icon Quincy Jones. It traces his extensive career spanning decades, covering his work in jazz, pop, and film scoring, as well as his profound impact on the American music industry. Produced by his daughter Rashida Jones, the documentary features extensive archival footage and interviews to document his life and health struggles.

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Who made the Quincy documentary?

Quincy was co-directed by Rashida Jones, Quincy Jones's daughter, and Alan Hicks. It combines private archival material with vérité footage to tell the story of a musician and producer whose career spans about 70 years. [Netflix](https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/80102952)

Which parts of Quincy Jones's career does Quincy cover?

It covers his work as a trumpeter, composer, arranger, conductor, and producer, as well as his relationships with artists such as Michael Jackson and Lesley Gore. Netflix also highlights Jones's humanitarian work and mentorship of Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith. [Netflix](https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/80102952)

Was Quincy released on Netflix?

Yes. It is a 2018 Netflix original documentary, and Netflix acquired it as a film centered on Quincy Jones's life and cultural impact. The documentary was later recognized at the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019. [Netflix](https://media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/80102952)

Did Quincy win a Grammy?

The film team won Best Music Film at the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019. The award was shared by directors Alan Hicks and Rashida Jones and producer Paula DuPré Pesmen, while the documentary itself focuses on Quincy Jones rather than being a concert film. [Recording Academy](https://www.grammy.com/news/alan-hicks-rashida-jones-paula-dupre-pesmen-win-best-music-film-quincy-2019-grammys/)

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