HD The Cry of Jazz
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…
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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.
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Where can I watch The Cry of Jazz?
The Cry of Jazz is available to stream on Criterion Channel in US.
Is The Cry of Jazz on Criterion Channel?
Yes. The Cry of Jazz is available to stream on Criterion Channel in US. Open the “Where to Watch” section above for the direct link.
Is The Cry of Jazz available to stream for free?
The Cry of Jazz is not free to stream right now, but it is included with a subscription to Criterion Channel.
