Passing Through
Passing Through
Directed by Larry Clark
(USA, 1977, 16mm)
A rarely screened gem of African American independent cinema, Passing Through is the debut feature of filmmaker Larry Clark—a leading figure in the “L.A. Rebellion” movement and nephew of jazz pianist Sonny Clark. The film follows a jazz musician (Nathaniel Taylor) just released from prison who searches for his musical mentor and refuses to participate in the exploitative music industry. The soundtrack features songs by John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Sun Ra, among others.
Digital presentation courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive
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Passing Through
Directed by Larry Clark
(USA, 1977, 115 minutes)
Brown Auditorium Theater