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Black Wax 1983

Sensity:	No
Imdb rate:	7.9
Imdb Votes:	145
Duration:	79 mins
Year:	1983
Language:	English
Genre:	Documentary, Music
Country:	United Kingdom
Director:	Robert Mugge
Writers:	N/A
Actors:	Gil Scott-Heron , Ed Brady , Robert Gordon ,
Awards:	N/A

Description:

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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