Space Is the Place

Name: Space Is the Place
Genre: Science Fiction, Music
Released: 1974
Rating: 68.83333333333334
Cast: Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, Christopher Brooks, Marshall Allen, June Tyson

1974·Movie

1h 22min

Ratings

68/100

My ScoreNot Rated

6.5

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71|76

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Not available to stream in (flatrate)

About

Sun Ra and his Solar Myth Arkestra return to Earth after several years in space. Ra proclaims himself "the alter-destiny", meets with inner-city youths and battles with the devil himself to save the black race.

DNA

Genres: Musical Comedy Surreal Comedy Afrofuturism
Mood: WhimsicalEnergeticFunQuirkySurreal
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionFreedom Vs. ControlMan Vs. Nature
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Self-Discovery JourneyRedemption ArcBattle Against Dark ForcesQuest For A Lost ArtifactProphecy FulfillmentSpace ExplorationEscape From CaptivityTime Travel
Pacing: Fast-PacedFastIncreasing Intensity
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacksParallel Plotlines
Dialog: Fast-Paced ExchangesMusical Numbers
Character Types: MentorAnti-HeroHero
Humor: WordplaySurreal HumorSituational ComedyAbsurd HumorCharacter-Based HumorPhysical Comedy
Time: Present DayFar Future
Place: Futuristic SetsSpace Station
Cinematic Style: Long TakesAnimation BlendSpecial Effects-Driven
Costume and Set: Fantasy CostumesColor-Coded Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

John Coney

Written by:

Sun Ra, Joshua Smith

Produced by:

Jim Newman

Cast

Sun Ra

Himself

Marshall Allen

Arkestra member

Morgan Upton

Agent #2

Jack Baker

Bubbles

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