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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980)

1980-10-01 · 1h 0m · EN
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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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Sun RaSun RaHimselfJune TysonJune TysonHerselfDanny ThompsonDanny ThompsonHimselfMarshall AllenMarshall AllenHimselfJohn GilmoreJohn GilmoreHimselfEloe OmoeEloe OmoeHimselfJames JacsonJames JacsonHimself

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JazzAfrofuturism

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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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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise has a runtime of 60 minutes.

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