Ornette: Made in America
Synopsis
Shirley Clarke's frenetic documentary about multi-talented musician Ornette Coleman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shirley Clarke
- Original Score
- Ornette Coleman
- Original Title
- Ornette: Made in America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Caravan of Dreams Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shirley Clarke
Ornette Coleman
Edward Lachman
Shirley Clarke
Kathelin Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
Shirley Clarke
Director
Kathelin Hoffman
Producer
Shirley Clarke
Editor
Ornette Coleman
Original Music Composer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ornette: Made in America
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What is Ornette: Made in America about?
Shirley Clarke's frenetic documentary about multi-talented musician Ornette Coleman.
Who directed Ornette: Made in America?
Ornette: Made in America was directed by Shirley Clarke.
Who stars in Ornette: Made in America?
The principal cast of Ornette: Made in America includes Ornette Coleman, William S. Burroughs, Gregory Gelman, Alex Deych, Larissa Blitz.
When was Ornette: Made in America released and how long is it?
Ornette: Made in America was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Ornette: Made in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ornette: Made in America was composed by Ornette Coleman.