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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.4 1988 1h 30mPG-13
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A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

Directed by Charlotte Zwerin

VISUAL ARCHIVE

Selected stills from the film

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Jimmy ClevelandSelf
Thelonious Monk
Thelonious MonkSelf (archive footage)
John Coltrane
John ColtraneSelf (archive footage)
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Nellie MonkSelf
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. WrightSelf - Narrator (voice)
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Harry ColombySelf
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Nica De KoenigswarterSelf
CURATED SCREEN

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