CinemaOSMovie · 1980 · 0h 59m

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

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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.

Directed byRobert Mugge

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1980

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Robert Mugge
Produced by
Robert Mugge

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