Mystery Mister Ra (1984)
Overview
Sun Ra, Archie Shepp and company in concert in Paris, 1984. Documents performances and rehearsals in Paris, France, 1984. It includes the compositions "Love in Outer Space," "Nuclear War," and "1984" by Sun Ra and the standards "Tea for Two" and "Blue Lou," as well as interviews with Sun Ra and Archie Shepp.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.283 |
Directed By
Frank Cassenti
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