MOVIE • 1968

Who Is Sonny Rollins?

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A portrait of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins during a period of self-exile, filmed practicing and reflecting on music, politics, and artistic independence across New York City.

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Sonny Rollins

Self

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Dick Fontaine

Director

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Russel Heise

Sound

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Richard Leiterman

Director of Photography

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Jeffrey Edwards

Production Assistant

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Judith Marriott

Production Assistant

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Lou Hanks

Sound

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Gwen Gillie

Production Assistant

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Mark Peploe

Production Assistant

Roger Graef

Executive Producer

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Toni Trow

Production Assistant

Allan King

Executive Producer

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Gene Ellis

Editor

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Theatrical release date: January 1, 1968

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Film

Status

Released

Release

January 1, 1968

Runtime

28 min

Language

English

Origin

Canada

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