Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story
Synopsis
This soulful documentary illuminates the hell-and- back life of the late, great L.A. alto sax legend Frank Morgan. A prodigy who was acclaimed as the natural heir to his bebop mentor, Charlie Parker, Morgan derailed his career with heroin, which led him into a life of crime. After decades in prison, he made an astonishing comeback, leaving behind recordings of deep, melancholy beauty. Framed by a tribute concert held in San Quentin, where Morgan’s 19-year-old Asian-American protégé, Grace Kelly, performs a heart-stopping version of “Over the Rainbow,” N.C. Heikin’s film is filled with revealing interviews with the colleagues, lovers, family and wives who accompanied Morgan on his long and rocky journey to redemption.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- N.C. Heikin
- Original Title
- Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
N.C. Heikin
James Egan, Michael Connelly, Su Kim
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N.C. Heikin
Director
James Egan
Producer
Su Kim
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What is Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story about?
This soulful documentary illuminates the hell-and- back life of the late, great L.A. alto sax legend Frank Morgan. A prodigy who was acclaimed as the natural heir to his bebop mentor, Charlie Parker, Morgan derailed his career with heroin, which led him into a life of crime. After decades in prison, he made an astonishing comeback, leaving behind recordings of deep, melancholy beauty. Framed by a tribute concert held in San Quentin, where Morgan’s 19-year-old Asian-American protégé, Grace Kelly, performs a heart-stopping version of “Over the Rainbow,” N.C. Heikin’s film is filled with revealing interviews with the colleagues, lovers, family and wives who accompanied Morgan on his long and rocky journey to redemption.
Who directed Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story was directed by N.C. Heikin.
Who stars in Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
The principal cast of Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story includes Frank Morgan.
When was Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story released and how long is it?
Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.