Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 1, 1980

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.

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

60 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 1, 1980

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
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.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers
Original title Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Directors Robert Mugge
Writers

Cast

Sun Ra

as Himself

June Tyson

as Herself

Danny Thompson

as Himself

Marshall Allen

as Himself

John Gilmore

as Himself

Eloe Omoe

as Himself

James Jacson

as Himself