This event is in the past.It took place on April 10, 2026 at Maysles Documentary Center.
DocumentaryDocumentaryBefore he became the interplanetary jazz visionary Sun Ra, Herman Blount was a Birmingham kid seeing magic in a segregated city. This documentary traces his cosmic origins, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
jazz history
filmmaker Q&A
intimate cinema
Sun Ra origins
Tips
🎬"provocative and unique work" — perfect for film buffs
🎤stick around for the filmmaker discussion after
🎷intimate venue, great for jazz history nerds
$15
The Magic City: Birmingham According To Sun Ra
DocumentaryDocumentaryBefore he became the interplanetary jazz visionary Sun Ra, Herman Blount was a Birmingham kid seeing magic in a segregated city. This documentary traces his cosmic origins, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
jazz history
filmmaker Q&A
intimate cinema
Sun Ra origins
Tips
🎬"provocative and unique work" — perfect for film buffs
🎤stick around for the filmmaker discussion after
🎷intimate venue, great for jazz history nerds
$15
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