Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance
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"Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance" delves into the groundbreaking career of James Siegfried, better known as James Chance or James White, a seminal figure in the late 1970s and early 1980s New York City "No Wave" music scene. Produced and directed by his brother, David Siegfried, the documentary chronicles James's journey from his early days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he first explored jazz and protopunk.
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- David Siegfried
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- Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
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David Siegfried
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David Siegfried
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance about?
"Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance" delves into the groundbreaking career of James Siegfried, better known as James Chance or James White, a seminal figure in the late 1970s and early 1980s New York City "No Wave" music scene. Produced and directed by his brother, David Siegfried, the documentary chronicles James's journey from his early days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he first explored jazz and protopunk.
Who directed Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance?
Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance was directed by David Siegfried.
Who stars in Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance?
The principal cast of Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance includes James Chance.
When was Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance released and how long is it?
Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance?
Sax Maniac: The Life and Times of James Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).