Speaking in Tongues
Synopsis
Doug Harris's 1982 avant-garde jazz film Speaking in Tongues was funded by German Public Television channel ZDF and broadcast throughout Europe when it was first released. The now rarely seen work features saxophonist David Murray, percussionist Milford Graves, and poet-playwright and novelist Amiri Baraka, and serves as a tribute to Albert Ayler, a tenor saxophonist who was a leader in the free-style jazz movement before his mysterious death in 1970.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Harris
- Original Score
- Milford Graves, David Murray
- Original Title
- Speaking in Tongues
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Harris
Milford Graves, David Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Harris
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speaking in Tongues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speaking in Tongues about?
Doug Harris's 1982 avant-garde jazz film Speaking in Tongues was funded by German Public Television channel ZDF and broadcast throughout Europe when it was first released. The now rarely seen work features saxophonist David Murray, percussionist Milford Graves, and poet-playwright and novelist Amiri Baraka, and serves as a tribute to Albert Ayler, a tenor saxophonist who was a leader in the free-style jazz movement before his mysterious death in 1970.
Who directed Speaking in Tongues?
Speaking in Tongues was directed by Doug Harris.
Who stars in Speaking in Tongues?
The principal cast of Speaking in Tongues includes Milford Graves, David Murray, Amiri Baraka, Ming Smith, Lawrence D. “Butch” Morris.
When was Speaking in Tongues released and how long is it?
Speaking in Tongues was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Speaking in Tongues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speaking in Tongues was composed by Milford Graves, David Murray.