About this movie
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
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racism
spiritual quest
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Questions about Sounds of the Desert
How long is Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 3m (1 hour and 3 minutes).
Who directed Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert was directed by Emilija Škarnulytė and released in 2026.
What genre is Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert is a Documentary film (2026).
Who stars in Sounds of the Desert?
The cast of Sounds of the Desert includes Abshalom Ben Shlomo, Marshall Allen.
