Looking for Ornette
Synopsis
"Jacques Goldstein goes on a quest for a spectre, a spectre that haunts Jazz. Who was Ornette Coleman, the saxophonist and composer ' If his seminal body of work is now - rightfully so - fully recognized, the man remained deliberately mysterious and enigmatic. The director visits and interviews musicians who owe him a lot. A portrait of Ornette takes shape as these sketches gradually unfold."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Goldstein
- Original Title
- Looking for Ornette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Goldstein
Director
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What is Looking for Ornette about?
"Jacques Goldstein goes on a quest for a spectre, a spectre that haunts Jazz. Who was Ornette Coleman, the saxophonist and composer ' If his seminal body of work is now - rightfully so - fully recognized, the man remained deliberately mysterious and enigmatic. The director visits and interviews musicians who owe him a lot. A portrait of Ornette takes shape as these sketches gradually unfold."
Who directed Looking for Ornette?
Looking for Ornette was directed by Jacques Goldstein.
Who stars in Looking for Ornette?
The principal cast of Looking for Ornette includes Ornette Coleman.
When was Looking for Ornette released and how long is it?
Looking for Ornette was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.