Ornette: Made in America(1986)
Ornette: Made in America Synopsis
Shirley Clarke's frenetic documentary about multi-talented musician Ornette Coleman.
Ornette: Made in America (1986) is a documentary and music film directed by Shirley Clarke, released on February 21, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Ornette Coleman, William S. Burroughs, Gregory Gelman and Alex Deych. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Shirley Clarke
- Producers:
- Kathelin Hoffman
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- Ornette Coleman
- Production:
- Caravan of Dreams Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ornette: Made in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ornette Coleman
as Self
William S. Burroughs
as Self
- Gregory Gelman
Gregory Gelman
as Self
- Alex Deych
Alex Deych
as Self
- Larissa Blitz
Larissa Blitz
as Self
- Matthew Meister
Matthew Meister
as Self
- Ed Blackwell
Ed Blackwell
as Self
Charlie Haden
as Self
- Dewey Redman
Dewey Redman
as Self
Brion Gysin
as Self
- Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
as Self
- John Rockwell
John Rockwell
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Shirley Clarke, produced by Kathelin Hoffman.
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Ornette: Made in America Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 12 ratings.
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Ornette: Made in America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ornette: Made in America online?
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Ornette: Made in America (1986) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ornette: Made in America?
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The main cast of Ornette: Made in America (1986) includes Ornette Coleman, William S. Burroughs, Gregory Gelman, Alex Deych and Larissa Blitz. The film was directed by Shirley Clarke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ornette: Made in America released?
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Ornette: Made in America was released on February 21, 1986 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Ornette: Made in America worth watching?
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Ornette: Made in America (1986) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.