Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Originally released in 2005. Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet is a documentary/music film. directed by Don Letts. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sun Ra, Amiri Baraka, and John F. Szwed
Synopsis
Sun Ra was born on the planet Saturn some time ago. The best accounts agree that he emerged on Earth as Herman Blount, born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, although Sun Ra himself always denied that Blount was his surname. He returned to Saturn in 1993 after creating a stunningly variegated and beautiful assemblage of earthly and interplanetary music, most notably with his fervently loyal Arkestra. Sun Ra and his Arkestra were the subject of a few documentary films, notably Robert Mugge’s ‘A Joyful Noise’ (1980), which interspersed performances and rehearsals with Sun Ra’s commentary on various subjects ranging from today’s youth to his own place in the cosmos. This documentary reuses some of Mugge’s material and includes some additional interviews.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Four
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet about?
Sun Ra was born on the planet Saturn some time ago. The best accounts agree that he emerged on Earth as Herman Blount, born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, although Sun Ra himself always denied tha...
Who directed Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet was directed by Don Letts.
How long is Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet released?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
The main cast of Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet includes Sun Ra, Amiri Baraka, John F. Szwed, Phil Schaap, Luqman Ali.