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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)
Directed by Charlotte Zwerin
Overview
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.
Rated PG-13 | Length 90 minutes
Actors
Jimmy Cleveland | Thelonious Monk | John Coltrane | Nellie Monk | Samuel E. Wright | Harry Colomby | Nica De Koenigswarter