DocumentaryMusic
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
7.4(24)1h 30m1988en
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Languages
English
Status
Released
The Cast
Who's In It
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
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