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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

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Documentary, Music / 90 min / PG-13

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.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin

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Jimmy Cleveland Self Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk Self (archive footage) John Coltrane John Coltrane Self (archive footage) Nellie Monk Self Samuel E. Wright Samuel E. Wright Self - Narrator (voice) Harry Colomby Self Nica De Koenigswarter Self