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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Robert Mugge

1980

  • Documentary
  • Music
6.4

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.

Cast & crew

  • Robert MuggeDirector
  • Sun RaHimself
  • June TysonHerself
  • Danny ThompsonHimself
  • Marshall AllenHimself
  • John GilmoreHimself
  • Eloe OmoeHimself
  • James JacsonHimself

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