Sounds of the Desert
Mar 17, 2026 · 1h 11m
Director
Emilija ŠkarnulytėOverview
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
Cast of Sounds of the Desert
Crew of Sounds of the Desert
About Sounds of the Desert
What is Sounds of the Desert about?
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom…
When was Sounds of the Desert released?
Sounds of the Desert was released on March 17, 2026.
How long is Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
Who directed Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert was directed by Emilija Škarnulytė.
Who is in the cast of Sounds of the Desert?
The cast of Sounds of the Desert includes Abshalom Ben Shlomo (Self) and Marshall Allen (Self).