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Black Wax

1219831h 19mRobert Mugge
IMDb 7.9

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Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.

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What is Black Wax (1983) about?

Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.

Who stars in Black Wax?

Black Wax stars Gil Scott-Heron (Himself), Glen 'Astro' Turner, Gia Scott-Heron (Herself), Ed Brady (Himself). The film was directed by Robert Mugge.

How long is Black Wax?

Black Wax has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated 12.

Is Black Wax worth watching?

Black Wax holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. 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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