# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening exploring the sound, vision, and legacy of Sun Ra through film, conversation, and works from the Museum’s collection. Presented in partnership with Create Birmingham and Film Birmingham as part of the Year of Birmingham Jazz initiative, the program begins with a screening of “The Cry of Jazz (1959),” Edward Bland’s groundbreaking film examining jazz, race, and cultural expression. The film features performance footage of Sun Ra and members of his Arkestra.

Following the screening, members of the Sun Ra Arkestra will participate in a panel discussion led by local jazz historian Burgin Mathews of the Southern Music Research Center and Jessica Chriesman of Sidewalk Film Festival. The conversation will explore the cinematic history of Sun Ra and his band, the visual language of the Arkestra’s album art, and its influence on Afrofuturism, music history, and experimental design, while connecting these themes to works held in the Museum’s collection. Since 2023, the Hanson Library and Archives at the Birmingham Museum of Art has cared for printed proofs of four Sun Ra album covers: “When Sun Comes Out (1963),” “Universe in Blue (1972),” “Dreams Come True (Deep Purple (1973),” and “Discipline 27 II (1973).” Together, the film and discussion offer a closer look at how Sun Ra’s creative universe continues to shape art, music, and visual culture today.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/the-cry-of-jazz-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-with-the-sun-ra-arkestra/200029882427755
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, business, art, sports, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL
- **lat**: 33.52238
- **long**: -86.8101
- **full address**: 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra being held?
  - **A:** The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra?
  - **A:** The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra is organized by Birmingham Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Cry of Jazz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with the Sun Ra Arkestra is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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