Ornette: Made in America
Brief Synopsis
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A profile of legendary jazz musician Ornette Coleman, who played many instruments and was a masterful stylist. Coleman is interviewed, and shown in concert in his home town of Fort Worth with the city's symphony orchestra. Clips from previously filmed short subjects that feature Ornette's trio and several other major musical talents are also included.
Cast & Crew
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Shirley Clarke
Director
Charlie Haden
Performer
Ornette Coleman
Performer
Martin Williams
Performer
Viva
Performer
Gene Tatum
Film Details
Also Known As
Ornette Coleman: Ornette Made in America
Genre
Documentary
Interview
Music
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
Synopsis
A profile of legendary jazz musician Ornette Coleman, who played many instruments and was a masterful stylist. Coleman is interviewed, and shown in concert in his home town of Fort Worth with the city's symphony orchestra. Clips from previously filmed short subjects that feature Ornette's trio and several other major musical talents are also included.
Director
Shirley Clarke
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Ornette Coleman: Ornette Made in America
Genre
Documentary
Interview
Music
Release Date
1985
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 30m
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1985
Released in United States March 1985
Released in United States 1985
Released in United States March 1985 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Best Recent US Documentaries) March 14-31, 1985.)
