Sounds of the Desert (2026)
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
Director: Emilija Škarnulytė
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: March 17, 2026
Cast
- Abshalom Ben Shlomo - Self
- Marshall Allen - Self
Screenplay
Production: Mer Film, Mirror Matter Productions
Country: Lithuania, Norway
Language: English
Budget: $160,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
racism, spiritual quest, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sounds of the Desert about?
- A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
- Who directed Sounds of the Desert?
- Sounds of the Desert was directed by Emilija Škarnulytė.
- Who stars in Sounds of the Desert?
- Sounds of the Desert stars Abshalom Ben Shlomo, Marshall Allen.
- How long is Sounds of the Desert?
- Sounds of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Sounds of the Desert?
- Sounds of the Desert is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Sounds of the Desert?
- Sounds of the Desert had a budget of $160,000.
- Where was Sounds of the Desert produced?
- Sounds of the Desert was produced in Lithuania, Norway.