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Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie

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Jazz legend Archie Shepp toplines this unique and informative documentary. It intercuts performance footage of Shepp with interviews where he speaks candidly about such topics as Jazz's African origins, the genre's "revolutionary" purpose, and the social isolation of African Americans today.

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What is Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie (1984) about?

Jazz legend Archie Shepp toplines this unique and informative documentary. It intercuts performance footage of Shepp with interviews where he speaks candidly about such topics as Jazz's African origins, the genre's "revolutionary" purpose, and the social isolation of African Americans today.

Who stars in Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie?

Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie stars Archie Shepp (Self). The film was directed by Frank Cassenti.

How long is Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie?

Archie Shepp: Je suis jazz... c'est ma vie has a runtime of 55 min and premiered in 1984.

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