Black Wax1983
Starring
- Ed Brady - Himself
- Robert Gordon - Himself
- Larry Macdonald - Himself
- Gil Scott-Heron - Himself
- Glen "Astro" Turner - Himself
Edited By
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Member Reviews (5)
Not really a doc, which is what I'd hoped for. Would like to know more about Scott-Heron. Some great performances though.
Concert, commentary, poetry. This is a great film. Man does that music ever groove. The message was never delivered any more effectively. His statement that we don't have a real president in the white house is as true as it was with Reagan.
A magical re-release of a lost classic. For fans of Godard's late sixties messes (One Plus One, Made in America) and thoughtfully filmed concert films (Stop Making Sense, The Last Waltz.) I loved it so much, I immediately watched it again back to back.
Black Wax is a must for any teacher of poetry. Scott and Mugge collaborate on an effective piece of art that scatters the the boundaries of music and poetry. Shamefully though, this film proves timeless even in 2018.
Awesome feature. I love how Gil Scott-Heron uses dialogue to inform and engage with his audience. His performances are mindful of the all-encompassing impact he hopes to have in connecting with the people.