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Where to Watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980) in the US

  • 1980
  • Not Rated
  • 1h
  • 7.3IMDb
  • 100%Rotten Tomatoes

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What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director
Robert Mugge
Starring
Sun Ra

Details

Release date
Feb 27, 2006
Language
English
Country
United States

Where to Watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980) in the US β€” common questions

Where to watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise in the United States?
Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Eternal Family (HD), Fandor, Night Flight Plus (HD), OVID, and Stingray Djazz (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).
Can I stream Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise or do I have to rent it in the United States?
Watch the movie with a subscription on Eternal Family (HD), Fandor, Night Flight Plus (HD), OVID, and Stingray Djazz (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD) and Prime Video (HD).
Can I watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise for free in the United States?
Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD) and Kanopy (HD).