Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet(2005)
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet 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.
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet (2005) is a documentary and music film directed by Don Letts, released on January 1, 2005 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Sun Ra, Amiri Baraka, John F. Szwed and Phil Schaap. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Letts
- Production:
- BBC Four
- Status:
- Released
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sun Ra
as Self
Amiri Baraka
as Self
- John F. Szwed
John F. Szwed
as Self
- Phil Schaap
Phil Schaap
as Self
- Luqman Ali
Luqman Ali
as Self
- Yahya Abdul-Majid
Yahya Abdul-Majid
as Self
Thurston Moore
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Don Letts.
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Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet (2005) includes Sun Ra, Amiri Baraka, John F. Szwed, Phil Schaap and Luqman Ali. The film was directed by Don Letts. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet released?
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Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet was released on January 1, 2005 and runs for 58m.
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Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet (2005) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 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.