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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
Sun Ra
Himself
LeadJT
June Tyson
Herself
DT
Danny Thompson
Himself
Marshall Allen
Himself
JG
John Gilmore
Himself
EO
Eloe Omoe
Himself
JJ
James Jacson
Himself
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Mugge's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
