Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet (2005)

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.

Director: Don Letts
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 58 min
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Production: BBC Four
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet about?
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.
Who directed Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet was directed by Don Letts.
Who stars in Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet stars Sun Ra, Amiri Baraka, John F. Szwed, Phil Schaap, Luqman Ali, Yahya Abdul-Majid.
How long is Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet produced?
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet was produced in United Kingdom.