Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
(1998)|
Filmmaker Don McGlynn examines the tumultuous personal life and creative legacy of jazz legend Charles Mingus as never before in this insightful documentary. Performance footage of Mingus, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Gerry Mulligan accompanies interviews with Mingus disciples, radio performances and more. Songs include "Goodbye Porkpie Hat," "Epitaph" and "Peggy's Blue Skylight." Sue Mingus, the artist's widow, co-produced the production.
Cast: Charles Mingus, Gunther Schuller
Director: Don McGlynn Genre: Music & Musicals Format: DVD and streaming  Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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