Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story (2016)
This soulful documentary illuminates the hell-and- back life of the late, great L.A. alto sax legend Frank Morgan. A prodigy who was acclaimed as the natural heir to his bebop mentor, Charlie Parker, Morgan derailed his career with heroin, which led him into a life of crime. After decades in prison, he made an astonishing comeback, leaving behind recordings of deep, melancholy beauty. Framed by a tribute concert held in San Quentin, where Morgan’s 19-year-old Asian-American protégé, Grace Kelly, performs a heart-stopping version of “Over the Rainbow,” N.C. Heikin’s film is filled with revealing interviews with the colleagues, lovers, family and wives who accompanied Morgan on his long and rocky journey to redemption.
Director: N.C. Heikin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: July 15, 2016
Cast
- Frank Morgan - Self (Archive Footage)
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story about?
- This soulful documentary illuminates the hell-and- back life of the late, great L.A. alto sax legend Frank Morgan. A prodigy who was acclaimed as the natural heir to his bebop mentor, Charlie Parker, Morgan derailed his career with heroin, which led him into a life of crime. After decades in prison, he made an astonishing comeback, leaving behind recordings of deep, melancholy beauty. Framed by a tribute concert held in San Quentin, where Morgan’s 19-year-old Asian-American protégé, Grace Kelly, performs a heart-stopping version of “Over the Rainbow,” N.C. Heikin’s film is filled with revealing interviews with the colleagues, lovers, family and wives who accompanied Morgan on his long and rocky journey to redemption.
- Who directed Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
- Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story was directed by N.C. Heikin.
- Who stars in Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
- Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story stars Frank Morgan.
- How long is Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
- Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story?
- Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story is a Documentary film.