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Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog

7.519971h 18mMovieMusicDocumentary

Don McGlynn's uncompromising and soulful documentary look at the tumultuous life of musician and rebel Charles Mingus is fascinating stuff. Mingus said of himself "I am half black man, half yellow man, but I claim to be a Negro. I am…

DirectorDon McGlynn
ProducerSue Mingus

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 5 other countries

Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Don McGlynn

CMCharles Mingus
Charles Mingus
Self (archive footage)
GSGunther Schuller
Gunther Schuller
Self
WMWynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
Self
SM
Sue Mingus
Self
CZ
Celia Zaentz
Self
JH
John Handy
Self
BW
Britt Woodman
Self
JW
Jack Walrath
Self
RBRandy Brecker
Randy Brecker
Self

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