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Filmmaker Thomas Reichman follows jazzman Charles Mingus to a jam session in Boston.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 10/21/2019
A harrowing account of America's greatest composer in perhaps the worst period of his life. Go to Full Review Calum Baker Radio Times 05/06/2022
3/5
It's a haunting tribute not only to one of the true masters of jazz, but also the very meaning of the music itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/22/2013 Just watched it at the museum of fine arts. See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Reichman

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Walter Bishop

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Charles McPherson

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Carolyn Mingus

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Charles Mingus

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Dannie Richmond

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Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Thomas Reichman follows jazzman Charles Mingus to a jam session in Boston.
Director
Thomas Reichman
Producer
Thomas Reichman
Production Co
Inlet Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 16, 1968, Original
Runtime
1h 1m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm