Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997)
A thorough, poignant profile of jazz legend Charlie Mingus.
1997 · 1h 18m · Music, Documentary
Genres: Music, Documentary
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.
Director: Don McGlynn
Cast
Charles Mingus as Self (archive footage)Gunther Schuller as SelfWynton Marsalis as SelfSue Mingus as SelfCelia Zaentz as SelfJohn Handy as SelfBritt Woodman as SelfJack Walrath as SelfRandy Brecker as SelfMore like this
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