Black Wax (1983)
"With The Most Dangerous Musician Alive, Gil Scott-Heron"
Title: Black Wax
Original Title: Black Wax
Release Date: 1983-01-12
Status: Released
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Documentary, Music
Production Companies: Mug-Shot, Film4 Productions
Gil Scott-Heron, one of rap's earliest (and unfortunately unknown) pioneers, gets his full due in Black Wax, the 1982 documentary recently reissued on video. Interspliced between performance footage of Scott-Heron and his Midnight Band are vignettes of him walking around Washington D.C., spouting his views on then-President Reagan (dubbed "Ray-Gun") and generally dropping knowledge. The live performance features many of Scott-Heron's best-known hits, including "Johannesburg," "Winter in America," and "Angel Dust," among others. Warm, intelligent, and insightful throughout, Scott-Heron is clearly enjoying himself and the opportunity to espouse his views. A must for any fan of Scott-Heron's, and definitely worth a look for fans of the funkier jazz music of the mid to late 1970's.
Cast
Gil Scott-Heron
Himself
Glen 'Astro' Turner
Gia Scott-Heron
Herself
Ed Brady
Himself
