Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980)

  • NR
  • 10/01/1980 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 59m

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.

Robert Mugge

Director

Cast

Sun Ra's headshot

Sun Ra

Himself
June Tyson's headshot

June Tyson

Herself
Danny Thompson's headshot

Danny Thompson

Himself
Marshall Allen's headshot

Marshall Allen

Himself
John Gilmore's headshot

John Gilmore

Himself
Eloe Omoe's headshot

Eloe Omoe

Himself
James Jacson's headshot

James Jacson

Himself

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