Black Wax

Name: Black Wax
Director: Robert Mugge
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1983-01-12
Duration: 79 min
Cast: Gil Scott-Heron, Glen 'Astro' Turner, Gia Scott-Heron, Ed Brady

Explore Black Wax (1983), including ReelBot’s take, cast, runtime, where to watch, and similar movies worth adding to your list.

1983 · 79 min · Documentary · Music · TMDB 8.3/10

Overview

Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.

Directed by Robert Mugge

Cast

Gil Scott-Heron — Himself
Glen 'Astro' Turner
Gia Scott-Heron — Herself
Ed Brady — Himself