Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

6.1 / 10

(9 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

Music

Duration:

59 minutes

Year:

1980

Director:

Robert Mugge

Cast:
Sun Ra

Himself

June Tyson

Herself

Danny Thompson

Himself

Marshall Allen

Himself

John Gilmore

Himself

Crew:
Robert Mugge

Director

Robert Mugge

Producer

Robert Mugge

Editor

Lawrence McConkey

Director of Photography