Black Wax
1983, English. Directed by Robert Mugge.
Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 January 1983
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Black Wax runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Black Wax isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Wax?
If you liked Black Wax, try God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy, The Last Repair Shop.
Who directed Black Wax?
Black Wax (1983) was directed by Robert Mugge and stars Gil Scott-Heron, Glen 'Astro' Turner, Gia Scott-Heron.