Black Wax
Gil Scott-Heron, one of rap's earliest (and unfortunately unknown) pioneers, gets his full due in Black Wax, the 1982 documentary recently reissued on video. Interspliced between performance footage of Scott-Heron and his Midnight Band are vignettes of him walking around Washington D.C., spouting his views on then-President Reagan (dubbed "Ray-Gun") and generally dropping knowledge. The live performance features many of Scott-Heron's best-known hits, including "Johannesburg," "Winter in America," and "Angel Dust," among others. Warm, intelligent, and insightful throughout, Scott-Heron is clearly enjoying himself and the opportunity to espouse his views. A must for any fan of Scott-Heron's, and definitely worth a look for fans of the funkier jazz music of the mid to late 1970's.
Year: 1983
Genre: Documentary, Music
Studio: Mug-Shot, Film4 Productions
Director: Robert Mugge
Cast: Gil Scott-Heron, Glen 'Astro' Turner, Gia Scott-Heron, Ed Brady
Crew: Robert Mugge (Director), Robert Mugge (Editor), Robert Mugge (Producer), Larry McConkey (Director of Photography)
Runtime: 79 minutes
Release: Jan 12, 1983
IMDb: 10.00/10 by 1 users
Popularity: 0
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Keyword : biography
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