Space is the Place: Sun Ra
| Dates: | 24 October 2017 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 16:00 |
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| What is it: | Screening |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Museum |
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| Who is it for: | Adults |
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Space Is the Place is an Afrofuturist science fiction film made in 1972. It was directed by John Coney, written by Sun Ra and Joshua Smith, and features Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, poet and philosopher known for his experimental music, "cosmic" philosophy, prolific output, and theatrical performances.
The influence of Sun Ra can be seen throughout many aspects of black music. He grounded his practice of Afrofuturism in a musical tradition of performing blackness that remains relevant today.
Part of Black History Month
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