Film
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
1980 · 59m · Documentary · Music
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- 7.3
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 100%
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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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Cast
Sun Ra
Himself
June Tyson
Herself
Danny Thompson
Himself
Marshall Allen
Himself
John Gilmore
Himself
Eloe Omoe
Himself
James Jacson
Himself
Crew
- Robert MuggeDirector · Producer · Editor
- Lawrence McConkeyDirector of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 1, 1980
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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