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The Beginnings of Bebop

1981Movie25 min

Documentary
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Summary

Willie Ruff, musician, composer, educator, filmmaker, and Yale School of Music alumnus was on the faculty of the Yale School of Music from 1971 until his retirement in 2017.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Directed by
Willie Ruff
Produced by
David Milch

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Facts

May 19, 1981 · 25 min · Documentary

Released
May 19, 1981
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Beginnings of Bebop okay for kids?"

Questions about The Beginnings of Bebop

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Is The Beginnings of Bebop okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Beginnings of Bebop?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Beginnings of Bebop plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (5 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.