poster

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Documentary | Music

6.1

Release Date

October 1, 1980

Duration

59 min

Status

Released

Language

en

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.

Casts

Sun Ra

Himself

Sun Ra

June Tyson

Herself

June Tyson

Danny Thompson

Himself

Danny Thompson

Marshall Allen

Himself

Marshall Allen

John Gilmore

Himself

John Gilmore

Eloe Omoe

Himself

Eloe Omoe

James Jacson

Himself

James Jacson

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