Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story

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Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story

2014

1h 24m

Drama

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Jazz musicians go to San Quentin to see the greatest alto sax player in the world.

Shadow and Act Staff

Shadow and Act

Ultimately, Sound of Redemption honors the life of a noted musician, but doesn’t quite make the same impact as its subject or the music he left behind.

Sep 14, 2022

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Dmitry Samarov

Chicago Reader

Framed by a memorial concert at San Quentin, where the noted bebop player was incarcerated for many years, this 2014 documentary by N.C. Heikin lays bare the contradictions of his creative life.

Aug 11, 2016

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Joe Leydon

Variety

The late jazz great is honored with a terrific tribute concert and a respectful documentary.

Dec 18, 2015

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Norman Wilner

NOW Toronto

If you're into jazz, give it a look.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 13, 2016

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Nora Lee Mandel

Film-Forward.com

Strong evocation of the lesser-known bebop jazz scene in segregated L.A., and within San Quentin Prison and emphasis on his prodigious musical talent, make this film cool.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 8, 2016

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Ken Eisner

Georgia Straight

[A] bittersweet ode to a phoenix who kept singeing his own wings.

Sep 25, 2015

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Jazz musicians go to San Quentin to see the greatest alto sax player in the world.

Director: N.C. Heikin
Producer: Su Kim, James Egan
Screenwriter: N.C. Heikin, Delfeayo Marsalis
Production Co: Green Garnet Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 21, 2017
Runtime: 1h 24m

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