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Milford Graves, full mantis, Cinema Guild ; music and words, Milford Graves ; directed and produced by Jake Meginsky ; co-directed by Neil Young ; co-produced by Neil Young, Gabe Chicoine, George Myers ; Mantis Films LLC

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Milford Graves, full mantis, Cinema Guild ; music and words, Milford Graves ; directed and produced by Jake Meginsky ; co-directed by Neil Young ; co-produced by Neil Young, Gabe Chicoine, George Myers ; Mantis Films LLC
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: Not rated
Main title
Milford Graves
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
1153168251
Responsibility statement
Cinema Guild ; music and words, Milford Graves ; directed and produced by Jake Meginsky ; co-directed by Neil Young ; co-produced by Neil Young, Gabe Chicoine, George Myers ; Mantis Films LLC
Runtime
91
Sub title
full mantis
Summary
This film is a feature-length portrait of renowned percussionist Milford Graves, exploring his kaleidoscopic creativity and relentless curiosity. Graves has performed internationally since 1964, both as a soloist and in ensembles with such legends as Albert Ayler, Giuseppi Logan and Sonny Sharrock. He is a founding pioneer of avant-garde jazz, and he remains one of the most influential living figures in the evolution of the form
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Full mantis
Classification
onscreenparticipant
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