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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

“A thorough, poignant profile of jazz legend Charlie Mingus.”

★ 7.5(2)19971h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Don McGlynn
Release date: 1997-01-01
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jazz Workshop

About Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is a 1997 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Don McGlynn, starring Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller and Wynton Marsalis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am Charles Mingus, the famed jazz musician--but not famed enough to make a living in America." His statement summed up the conflict that plagued this musical genius his entire life: volatility, pain, prescience, and raw rage roiled inside a complex man, composer, bass player, and trombonist who transcended labels and refused to be pigeonholed into a single musical style--and who did not achieve real fame until late in his career.

Cast

Charles Mingus

Self (archive footage)

Gunther Schuller

Self

Wynton Marsalis

Self

Sue Mingus

Self

Celia Zaentz

Self

John Handy

Self

Britt Woodman

Self

Jack Walrath

Self

Randy Brecker

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog in Greece?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Greece. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog on Netflix?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog stars Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Sue Mingus and Celia Zaentz.

When did Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog come out?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is a 1997 movie directed by Don McGlynn.

What genre is Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog?+

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog was directed by Don McGlynn.