Jan 01, 1968
28 min
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Who Is Sonny Rollins? (1968)

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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Allan King Associates National Educational Television BBC CBC BR

Sonny Rollins

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