Movie

The Cry of Jazz

★ 6.1(14)195934m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Bland
Release date: 1959-03-22
Runtime: 34m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Cry of Jazz

The Cry of Jazz is a 1959 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Edward Bland, starring George Waller, Dorothea Horton and Melinda Dillon. It has a runtime of 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cry of Jazz in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmed in Chicago & finished in 1959, The Cry of Jazz is filmmaker, composer and arranger Edward O. Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race - a forecast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, foreseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period. Featured are ample images of tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and the rest of Ra's Arkestra in Windy City nightclubs, all shot in glorious black & white.

Cast

George Waller

Alex Johnson

Dorothea Horton

Natalie

Melinda Dillon

Faye

Andrew Duncan

John

Leroy Inman

Louis

James Miller

Bob

Gavin McFadyan

Bruce

Carl Dupree

Goldina Rojas

Alan Leavitt

Carl McCormack

Lettie Mae Randolph

Themes & keywords

jazzjazz singer or musicianjazz agejazz bandfree jazzavant gardeavant garde jazz

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cry of Jazz in Germany?+

The Cry of Jazz is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cry of Jazz on Netflix?+

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How long is The Cry of Jazz?+

The Cry of Jazz has a runtime of 34 minutes (34 minutes).

Who stars in The Cry of Jazz?+

The Cry of Jazz stars George Waller, Dorothea Horton, Melinda Dillon, Andrew Duncan and Leroy Inman.

When did The Cry of Jazz come out?+

The Cry of Jazz is a 1959 movie directed by Edward Bland.

What genre is The Cry of Jazz?+

The Cry of Jazz is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed The Cry of Jazz?+

The Cry of Jazz was directed by Edward Bland.