Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game (1984)

In this short, magical film experiment, Shirley Clarke interprets the musical universe of jazz giant Ornette Coleman in best Afrofuturist tradition. With breathless echo effects, superimpositions and artificial light reflections, younger versions of Coleman lose themselves in slot machines, turn gravel into glass marbles and vanish into video-animated supernatural light.

Director: Shirley Clarke
Runtime: 4 min
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Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game about?
In this short, magical film experiment, Shirley Clarke interprets the musical universe of jazz giant Ornette Coleman in best Afrofuturist tradition. With breathless echo effects, superimpositions and artificial light reflections, younger versions of Coleman lose themselves in slot machines, turn gravel into glass marbles and vanish into video-animated supernatural light.
Who directed Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game?
Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game was directed by Shirley Clarke.
Who stars in Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game?
Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game stars Ornette Coleman.
How long is Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game?
Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
Where was Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game produced?
Ornette Coleman: A Jazz Video Game was produced in United States of America.