Christine Turner — Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
A kaleidoscopic portrait of the visionary jazz musician, composer, and poet known as Sun Ra, followed by an aftertalk with ShunGu and (surprise) guests.
concert only
€12 presale
€15 at the door
film only
€10 standard
€7 reduced
€5 student
concert only
€12 presale
€15 at the door
film only
€10 standard
€7 reduced
€5 student
Sun Ra: Do the Impossible
Christine Turner, 2025, United States, 84min, in ENG, subs ENG
Welcome on this journey through the life and work of the visionary jazz musician Sun Ra, and the musical, historical, and philosophical currents that shaped him. Director Christine Turner illuminating film gracefully balances recollections from the Arkestra’s still-devout band members and dancers with insightful interviews from music scholars, and unforgettable film and performance footage of Sun Ra himself. The result is a portrait – informative, inspiring, and mind-bending – of a man whose audacious vision, otherworldly imagination, and uncompromising artistry helped shape not only the sound of jazz, but the cultural landscape of the 20th century and beyond.
about
Christine Turner
Christine Turner is a filmmaker based in San Francisco, whose portraits of artists, activists and everyday people capture the beauty and struggle of life. Sun Ra: Do the Impossible is her most recent film, and has screened in over 50 international festivals, cinemas and museums.
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aftertalk
ShunGu invites two surprise guests for an aftertalk (ca.30min) about the film, about ECHO TREE, and about the choice for the focus on Sun Ra.
