Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

  • Rated 6.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1980
  • 59m
  • Documentary
  • Music

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.

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Director
Robert Mugge
Starring
Sun Ra, June Tyson, Danny Thompson, Marshall Allen

Cast

  • Sun Ra

    Sun Ra

    Himself

  • June Tyson

    Herself

  • Danny Thompson

    Himself

  • Marshall Allen

    Marshall Allen

    Himself

  • John Gilmore

    Himself

  • Eloe Omoe

    Himself

  • James Jacson

    Himself

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