Sun Ra
Sun Ra (born Herman Poole Blount, legal name Le Sony'r Ra; May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993) was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic philosophy," prolific output, and theatrical performances. For much of his career, Ra led "The Arkestra", an ensemble with an ever-changing name and flexible line-up.
Filmography (14 titles)
8.0MovieThe Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Self · 2025
6.5MovieSun Ra: Do the Impossible
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.8MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage) · 2025
MovieBetye Saar: Drifting Toward Twilight
2023
MovieRebirth Is Necessary
Self (Archive Footage) · 2017
10.0MovieI Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore: Film, Stories & Images from the Mississippi Records and Alan Lomax Archive
Himself · 2013
6.0MovieJazz Evolution
Self - Organ · 2008
Sun Ra: Brother From Another Planet
Self · 2005
MovieMystery Mister Ra
Self · 1984
6.4MovieSun Ra: A Joyful Noise
Himself · 1980
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · 1975
5.8MovieSpace Is the Place
Himself · 1974
6.0MovieSpaceways
Himself · 1968
6.3MovieThe Magic Sun
1966