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Black Wax

Poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.

1983 8.3/10 community score 1h 19m Released
  • Documentary
  • Music

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