Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
"Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog" is a lucid, involving portrait showing the many faces and tortured heart of composer, bandleader and bassist Charles Mingus. Exhaustively researched, this first comprehensive documentary on one of the major figures in jazz was nine years in the making. Virtually everthing used in the film is extraordinarily rare, including previously unpublished photos, newly unearthed performance footage and private interviews. Performances include; "Epitaph", "Peggy's Blue Skylight", "Goodbye Porkpie Hat", "Better Get in Your Soul" and many more!
Year: 1997
Genre: Music Capsule
Country: USA
Director: Don McGlynn
Starring: Charles Mingus
Duration: 78 Minutes
Rating: G
7.2/10
Location in store: Music Capsule
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