'The Cry of Jazz' is reckognized as one of the earliest examples for Afro-American independent film making. It was produced in 1959 by Edward Bland.Apparently, it is about Jazz. Less apparently, it is also about the theory, that the structure of Jazz mirrors the social situation of Afro-Americans back then.
The great Sun Ra and his Arkestra are responsible for the music in this film. Reason enough to have a look. And listen!
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