Thelonious Monk Straight No Chaser (1988) [1080... ◉

Rather than a traditional, fact-heavy biography, the film prioritizes in Monk’s creative world.

(1988) is widely regarded as one of the most definitive documentaries on jazz history. Directed by Charlotte Zwerin and executive produced by Clint Eastwood , the film provides an intimate, unfiltered look at the life and idiosyncratic genius of bebop pioneer Thelonious Monk. Production Origins and "Found" Footage Thelonious Monk Straight No Chaser (1988) [1080...

: Insights are provided by those closest to him, including his son T.S. Monk , his manager Harry Colomby , and his lifelong friend and patron, Baroness Pannonica de Koenigswarter . Visual Quality and Modern Releases Rather than a traditional, fact-heavy biography, the film