A true underground classic. Witness: not-of-this-earth music, the funky righteousness of Ra, cinematic excellence and be prepared to alter your destiny. I'd heard good (and bad) things about this film, so my curiosity was peaked. Usually when very strong reactions are evoked of s...( read more)
Barbara Deloney,
Sun Ra,
Raymond Johnson,
Erika Leder,
Christopher Brooks
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Sun Ra--space-age prophet, Pharaonic jester, shaman-philosopher and avant-jazz keyboardist/bandleader--land his spaceship in Oakland, having been presumed lost in space for a few years. With Black Pow...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 28, 2003
Stats: 78 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (78)
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September 16, 2008
"If you find earth boring, just the same old story, you can sign up for Outer Space Ways Incorporated!"
Hilariously bad at times, but also kind of amazing. "Fear of A Black Planet", as the "Public Enemy" reference goes, is kinda the jumping point ...(read more) for this movie...( read more) -
March 18, 2007
Sun Ra and the intergalactic myth-science arkestra, an avant-garde progressive jazz band from the 70's made this wondrful little film. it's not exactly good, it's not exactly heavy hitting cinema, but it is a unique and entertaining movie worth a look no matter who you are. I SAY...( read more)
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June 6, 2006
Sun Ra with a joint is an all-night laugh trip. The electric pink hair and the egyptian wardobe killed me.
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