Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

1980
59m
6.2

6.2/10

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Documentary Music
Overview

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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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

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

Quick Facts

Release Date October 1, 1980
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0270677

Cast

Sun Ra
Sun Ra

Himself

June Tyson
June Tyson

Herself

Danny Thompson
Danny Thompson

Himself

Marshall Allen
Marshall Allen

Himself

John Gilmore
John Gilmore

Himself

Eloe Omoe
Eloe Omoe

Himself

James Jacson
James Jacson

Himself

Key Crew

Robert Mugge
Director
Robert Mugge
Producer