
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog
1997 · Movie · 77 min · ★ 7.5
Charles Mingus: Triumph of the Underdog is the first comprehensive documentary about jazz bassist, bandleader, and composer Charles Mingus. Mingus led a tumultuous life filled with trauma and frustration, joy and creativity.
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-01-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 77 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (2 votes)
Cast & crew

Charles Mingus
as Self (archive footage)

Gunther Schuller
as Self

Wynton Marsalis
as Self
- SM
Sue Mingus
as Self
- CZ
Celia Zaentz
as Self
- JH
John Handy
as Self
- BW
Britt Woodman
as Self
- JW
Jack Walrath
as Self

Randy Brecker
as Self
Directed by Don McGlynn