Notions of Freedom (2007)
Plot — What is Notions of Freedom about?
Ulysses Jenkins charts the history of jazz—what he calls “the first true American art form"—from its beginnings in New Orleans and the American South to the classic work of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington and through the major innovations of Ornette Coleman, Sun Ra, and Miles Davis. Also included are clips of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, explicitly linking the development of jazz to the Civil Rights Movement. Motion-capture animated figures are seen dancing, superimposed, over the archival footage of the musicians. Wearing colorful costumes, they perform Jenkins’ original choreography. The dancers exert a powerful influence over the historical documentation as their movements extend across the decades and, finally, into the future.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 16 min |
Notions of Freedom — FAQ
Is Notions of Freedom worth watching? Ulysses Jenkins charts the history of jazz—what he calls “the first true American art form"—from its beginnings in New Orleans and the American South to the classic work of Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington and through
Who directed Notions of Freedom? Directed by Ulysses Jenkins.
Who is in the cast of Notions of Freedom? It stars Cheryl Banks-Smith, Ulysses Jenkins.
Where can I stream Notions of Freedom? Streaming availability for Notions of Freedom is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Notions of Freedom release? It released in 2007.