Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
Directed by Charlotte Zwerin
Produced by Malpaso Productions, Michael Blackwood Productions
An affectionate portrait of a jazz innovator's singular genius, built from performance footage and intimate testimony from those who knew him.
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
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