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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

1980Robert Mugge
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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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.

DocumentaryMusic
Jazz1970sJazz Singer Or MusicianInterviewRitualized Cultural PerformanceAfrofuturismTraditional CultureSocial & Cultural DocumentaryMusic DocumentaryCultural Identity

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What is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980) about?

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.

Who stars in Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise stars Sun Ra (Himself), June Tyson (Herself), Danny Thompson (Himself), Marshall Allen (Himself), John Gilmore (Himself). The film was directed by Robert Mugge.

How long is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise worth watching?

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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