

October 25, 1988
1h 30m
EN
Charlotte Zwerin
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.

Jimmy Cleveland
Self

Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk
Self



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Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby
Self

Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

Malpaso Productions
US
Michael Blackwood Productions
N/A
Monk Film Project
N/A