Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997)

Released Music, Documentary · 78 min

 

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog (1997)

Released Music, Documentary · 78 min

 

A thorough, poignant profile of jazz legend Charlie Mingus.

Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am Charles Mingus, the famed jazz musician--but not famed enough to make a living in America." His statement summed up the conflict that plagued this musical genius his entire life:... see more

A thorough, poignant profile of jazz legend Charlie Mingus.

Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am Charles Mingus, the famed jazz musician--but not famed enough to make a living in America." His statement summed up the conflict that plagued this musical genius his entire life:... see more
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Jan 1, 1997
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
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English
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