The Ballad of Fred Hersch

The Ballad of Fred Hersch
Directed byCharlotte Lagarde
Directed by
Charlotte Lagarde
The Ballad of Fred Hersch is an intimate portrait of one of today's foremost jazz pianists. A genre unto himself, Hersch has significantly influenced jazz and a generation of musicians. His poignant story as an AIDS survivor and openly gay man reveal an unlikely musical journey and an irrepressible American master.
Last Updated: November 18, 2025