Robert Mugge filmed jazz great Sun Ra on location in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. between 1978 and 1980. The resulting 60-minute film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and extensive improvisations. Transferred to HD from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the best possible viewing experience.
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- Released
Keywords
- jazz
- 1970s
- jazz singer or musician
- interview
- ritualized cultural performance
- afrofuturism
- traditional culture
- social & cultural documentary
- music documentary
- cultural identity
- afro-noir
- afro-latino
- jazz music
- jazz musician
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Top Cast
Sun Ra as Himself
June Tyson as Herself
Danny Thompson as Himself
Marshall Allen as Himself
John Gilmore as Himself
Eloe Omoe as Himself
James Jacson as Himself
Top Crew
Robert Mugge · Director, Editor
Lawrence McConkey · Cinematographer
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