Imagine the Sound

1981 1h 31m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 6

DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

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An examination, shown through both interviews and performances, of the avant-garde free jazz movement which reigned during the 1960s.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Paul Bley
Self
Bill Dixon
Self
Cecil Taylor
Self
Kenny Werner
Self (as Ken Werner)
Archie Shepp
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ron Mann
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ron Mann, shot by Robert Fresco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sonya Polonsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Paul Bley and Bill Dixon and Cecil Taylor carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082550 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ron Mann directs. Robert Fresco behind the camera. Sonya Polonsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada.

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145 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Ron Mann, shot by Robert Fresco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Sonya Polonsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Paul Bley and Bill Dixon and Cecil Taylor carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0082550 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.