Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 1980 · 59m

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise poster
Director
Robert Mugge
Cast
Sun Ra as Himself June Tyson as Herself Danny Thompson as Himself Marshall Allen as Himself John Gilmore as Himself Eloe Omoe as Himself
Crew
Lawrence McConkey — Director of Photography Robert Mugge — Editor Robert Mugge — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
jazz1970sjazz singer or musicianinterviewritualized cultural performanceafrofuturismtraditional culturesocial & cultural documentarymusic documentarycultural identityafro-noirafro-latino
Key Collaborators
Robert Mugge Director Lawrence McConkey Director of Photography Robert Mugge Editor Robert Mugge Producer
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