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Cast

Sun Ra

Sun Ra

Himself

June Tyson

June Tyson

Herself

Danny Thompson

Danny Thompson

Himself

Marshall Allen

Marshall Allen

Himself

John Gilmore

John Gilmore

Himself

Eloe Omoe

Eloe Omoe

Himself

James Jacson

James Jacson

Himself

Crew

Robert Mugge

Robert Mugge

Director

Robert Mugge

Robert Mugge

Producer

Robert Mugge

Robert Mugge

Editor

Lawrence McConkey

Lawrence McConkey

Director of Photography

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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

19806.1 / 1059 min
Documentary, Music

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.