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Charles Mingus : triumph of the underdog / a Shanachie presentation ; [presented by] Winter Moon Productions and Jazz Workshop Inc. ; produced by Don McGlynn, Sue Mingus ; directed by Don McGlynn.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNewton, NJ : Shanachie Entertainment Corp., 1999.
Description1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Mingus, Charles, 1922-1979.
Jazz musicians--United States --Biography.
African American musicians--Biography.
Other author/creatorMingus, Charles, 1922-1979.
Other author/creatorMcGlynn, Don, production personnel, director.
Other author/creatorMingus, Sue production personnel.
Other author/creatorJazz Workshop, Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
Other author/creatorWinter Moon Productions.
Portion of title Triumph of the underdog
Partial contents Epitaph -- Peggy's blue skylight -- Better get hit in your soul -- So long Eric -- Sue's changes -- Goodbye Porkpie hat.
Abstract The first comprehensive documentary of Afro-American jazz bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Mingus who led a tumultuous life filled with trauma and frustration, joy and creativity. Nine years in the making and exhaustively researched, virtually everything used in the film is extraordinarily rare. Abundant clips of Mingus in performance in the 1960s and 1970s perfectly illustrate the many faces and tortured heart of a musical genius.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture in 1997.
Technical detailsDVD.
ISBN1566330912
UPC 016351631596
Publisher number6315 Shanachie

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