Black Wax
7.9
Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.
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Cast
12 people
Gil Scott-Heron
Himself
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5 Sides of a Coin
Glen 'Astro' Turner
Robert Mugge
Larry McConkey
Gia Scott-Heron
Herself
Ed Brady
Himself
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Robert Gordon
Self - Bass
Larry MacDonald
Self - Percussion
Carl Cornwell
Self - Sax, Flute, Piano
Vernon James
Self - Sax and Flute
Ron Holloway
Self - Sax
Kenny Sheffield
Self - Trumpet and Flügelhorn
Robert Mugge Director · Larry McConkey Cinematographer
United States release January 12, 1983 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Channel Four Films
Production
Mug-Shot
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Channel Four Films
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United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · January 12, 1983
Theatrical
United States · January 12, 1983
New York City, New York
Portugal
September 10, 1984 · Figueira da Foz Film Festival
Spain
October 24, 2004 · IN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
Sweden
January 30, 1985 · Göteborg Film Festival
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