UINCY JONES has had one of the most legendary careers in the entertainment     industry and Friday night, his accomplishments were honored with the premiere of the documentary “Quincy” at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study, with Rashida Jones, Diane Warren and Ted Sarandos in attendance.

Jones rose from the slums of the South Side of Chicago to become one of the most successful and prolific composers and music producers of all time, working with such legendary talents as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, for whom he produced “Thriller,” the best-selling album in the history of music.

“My dad’s story is also the story of black America. He was born in the 30s. He’s seen every decade since. He’s been relevant in every decade since so we’re dealing with a lot of race stuff in this country and it’s important to tell the stories of the past,” Rashida said. “It’s the only way we can learn. It’s the only way we can change and evolve and this is a great way to do it.”

The film brought out Quincy’s friends, family and several important people from his past, including the original band from the “Thriller” album.

The film covers every decade in Quincy’s life, documenting both his professional successes and his personal struggles and culminates in his production of a television special to celebrate the opening of the National Museum of African American and Culture in Washington D.C., which featured appearances by Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and John Legend. The conclusion of the film was greeted with a long and sustained standing ovation for both the film and for Jones who was in attendance.

“I am constantly in awe of how much he’s managed to cram into a lifetime,” Rashida said. “He’s not done. He’s 85 and he’s not done.” Rashida co-directed the film with Alan Hicks.(SD-Agencies)