Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Name: Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Director: Robert Mugge
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1980-10-01
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Sun Ra, June Tyson, Danny Thompson, Marshall Allen, John Gilmore

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1980 · 59 min · Documentary · Music · TMDB 6.4/10

Overview

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 by Robert Mugge

Cast

Sun Ra — Himself
June Tyson — Herself
Danny Thompson — Himself
Marshall Allen — Himself
John Gilmore — Himself