Movie Description
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
(1997)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Don McGlynn
- Producer : Sue Mingus
- Cast : Charles Mingus,Gunther Schuller,Wynton Marsalis,Sue Mingus,Celia Zaentz,John Handy,Britt Woodman,Jack Walrath,Randy Brecker
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleCharles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Production CompaniesJazz Workshop
Genres
- Music
- Documentary
