List of the best Robert Mugge movies: Black Wax(1983), Last of the Mississippi Jukes(2003), New Orleans Music in Exile(2006), The Kingdom of Zydeco(1994), Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie(1986), Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise(1981), Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson(1999), Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records(1992), Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music(2000) ... ...
Drama, Music
UK
1983
90 Minutes
Director
Gil Scott-Heron
BLACK WAX is a musical-political entertainment film produced and directed by Robert Mugge. It centers on the late African American poet-singer-songwriter Gil Scott-Heron - the man Melody ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2003
90 Minutes
Director
Bill Luckett
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A stunning exploration of fading juke joint traditions at the heart of Mississippi blues culture, with Morgan Freeman.
Documentary
USA
2006
115 Minutes
Director
Dr. John Irma Thomas Kermit Ruffins Sally Ann Glassman Scott Billington Cyril Neville
Documentary about the many well-known New Orleans musicians who were forced to leave the city by Hurricane Katrina, where they wound up, how (and if) they plan to return to the city. Also ... See full summary »
Documentary
UK
1994
71 Minutes
Director
Boozoo Chavis Beau Jocque
"THE KINGDOM OF ZYDECO is both a cunning little comedy of manners and a sweet-tempered celebration of American roots music. The Chavis-Jocque tussle is prototypical American status ... See full summary »
Documentary
Jamaica
1986
105 Minutes
Director
Rita Marley Gregory Isaacs Gil Scott-Heron Musical Youth Third World Melody Makers
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Reggae legends jam to the Jamaican beat in this classic film of the 1983 Reggae Sunsplash. Held in Montego Bay, the festival showcases the finest in reggae, dub and ska.
Documentary
1999
95 Minutes
Director
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Filmmaker Robert Mugge pays tribute to the guitarist who, according to legend, sold his soul to the devil to become a blues master.
Documentary
1992
87 Minutes
Director
Lonnie Brooks Bruce Iglauer Koko Taylor Elvin Bishop
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Filmmaker Robert Mugge shows Elvin Bishop, Koko Taylor and other Alligator-label blues artists in concert.
Documentary
2000
120 Minutes
Director