Sun Ra

The story

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.

• #ritualized cultural performance
• #cultural identity
• #1970s
• #jazz musician
• #social & cultural documentary
• #interview
• #jazz singer or musician
• #jazz
• #music documentary
• #jazz music
• #afrofuturism
• #afro-latino