Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1994, Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy is a notable film directed by Michael Blackwood, running about 58 minutes.

What it’s about. American composers have long struggled against the momentum of the Western European classical tradition and the prestige it has held in America's cultural life. "I did not want to have any stricture at all, I wanted to be completely free." So spoke Harry Partch, describing not only his own path, but also that of two other influential American composers: Lou Harrison and Terry Riley. They were attracted to musical ideas and sounds outside of the surrounding classical mainstream. Together they offer a deeper understanding of what those alternatives are and how they have affected American culture.

Who’s in it. Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy stars Lou Harrison as Self, Terry Riley as Self and Harry Partch as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Musical Outsiders: An American Legacy page.