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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997)

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Documentary

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7.3 (176 Votes)

A Thorough, Poignant Profile Of Jazz Legend Charlie Mingus.

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.

Run Time 1 hr 18 min

Status Released

Release Date 1 Jan, 1997

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Revenue -

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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997)

A Thorough, Poignant Profile Of Jazz Legend Charlie Mingus.

Overview

Run Time 1 hr 18 min

Status Released

Release Date 1 Jan, 1997

Budget -

Revenue -

Videos

CAST

Charles Mingus

Self (archive footage)

Gunther Schuller

Self

Wynton Marsalis

Self

Sue Mingus

Self

Celia Zaentz

Self

John Handy

Self

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