Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980)

- HD 1080
- Runtime: 59m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: Robert Mugge
- Stars: Sun Ra, June Tyson, Danny Thompson, Marshall Allen, John Gilmore
- keywords: jazz, afrofuturism
- providers: Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel
- The Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is featured in the top rankings of 1980
- #11 in Top Documentary Movies of 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.