Black Wax
Directed by
Robert Mugge
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BLACK WAX is a musical-political entertainment film produced and directed by Robert Mugge. It centers on the late African American poet-singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron - the man Melody Maker called "the most dangerous musician alive" and many dubbed the forefather of rap music - and his Midnight Band. The entertainment is political.
Cast
- Gil Scott-Heron
- Ed Brady
- Robert Gordon
- Glen 'Astro' Turner
- Larry MacDonald
- "The casual confidence and understated humour of this opening scene sets the tone for an engaging film, made in 1982 "
Awards & Recognition
Official Selection
Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
Official Selection
Göteborg Film Festival
Göteborg Film Festival
Official Selection
Figueira da Foz Film Festival
Figueira da Foz Film Festival