About this movie
Filmed in Chicago & finished in 1959, The Cry of Jazz is filmmaker, composer and arranger Edward O. Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race - a forecast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, foreseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period. Featured are ample images of tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and the rest of Ra's Arkestra in Windy City nightclubs, all shot in glorious black & white.
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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.1/10
Votes
14
Genre
Documentary, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
jazz
jazz singer or musician
jazz age
jazz band
free jazz
avant garde
avant garde jazz
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Questions about The Cry of Jazz
How long is The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz has a runtime of 34m ( and 34 minutes).
Who directed The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz was directed by Edward Bland and released in 1959.
What genre is The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz is a Documentary, Music film (1959).
Who stars in The Cry of Jazz?
The cast of The Cry of Jazz includes George Waller, Dorothea Horton, Melinda Dillon, Andrew Duncan, Leroy Inman.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz has a TMDB rating of 6.1/10 based on 14 votes.
