Speaking in Tongues
Dec 11, 1982 · 1h 14m
Director
Doug HarrisOverview
Doug Harris's 1982 avant-garde jazz film Speaking in Tongues was funded by German Public Television channel ZDF and broadcast throughout Europe when it was first released. The now rarely seen work features saxophonist David Murray, percussionist Milford Graves, and poet-playwright and novelist Amiri Baraka, and serves as a tribute to Albert Ayler, a tenor saxophonist who was a leader in the free-style jazz movement before his mysterious death in 1970.
Cast of Speaking in Tongues
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About Speaking in Tongues
What is Speaking in Tongues about?
Doug Harris's 1982 avant-garde jazz film Speaking in Tongues was funded by German Public Television channel ZDF and broadcast throughout Europe when it was first released. The now rarely seen work features saxophonist David Murray, percussionist Milford Graves, and poet-playwright and novelist Amiri Baraka, and serves as a tribute to Albert Ayler, a tenor saxophonist who was a leader in the…
When was Speaking in Tongues released?
Speaking in Tongues was released on December 11, 1982.
How long is Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in Tongues runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who directed Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in Tongues was directed by Doug Harris.
Who is in the cast of Speaking in Tongues?
The cast of Speaking in Tongues includes Milford Graves, David Murray, Amiri Baraka, Ming Smith and Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris.