Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise
1980, English. Directed by Robert Mugge.
Robert Mugge filmed jazz great Sun Ra on location in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. between 1978 and 1980. The resulting 60-minute film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and extensive improvisations. Transferred to HD from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the best possible viewing experience.
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- 0h 59m
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- English
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- 1 October 1980
- Country
- United States of America
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Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise, try Becoming Led Zeppelin, Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy, Let's Get Lost.
Who directed Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980) was directed by Robert Mugge and stars Sun Ra, June Tyson, Danny Thompson.