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TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)
Available on: Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Black Wax about?
- 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.
- Where can I watch Black Wax?
- Available on: Philo, Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Stingray Djazz Amazon Channel, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
- When was Black Wax released?
- 1983-01-12
Overview
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.
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