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Weird Nightmare (1993)
70 min | Documentary

Weird Nightmare (1993)

70 min | Documentary

In 1992 Ray Davies, frontman of the influential rock group The Kinks, directed a documentary on the making of the Charles Mingus tribute album, "Weird Nightmare". The film explores the tormented life and music of jazz composer Charles ...See moreIn 1992 Ray Davies, frontman of the influential rock group The Kinks, directed a documentary on the making of the Charles Mingus tribute album, "Weird Nightmare". The film explores the tormented life and music of jazz composer Charles Mingus. His music is rehearsed, recorded and discussed by Keith Richards and Charlie Watts "Oh Lord don't let them drop that atomic bomb on me"; Elvis Costello "Weird nightmares"; Vernon Reid "Worksong"; and Henry Threadgill "Meditations". With recollections from family, friends and musicians. See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Elvis Costello Self Self See fewer	Cold Mountain (2003)
Bobby Keys Self Self See fewer	Son of Dracula (1973)
Chuck Leavell Self Self See fewer	Triangle Park (2023)
Vernon Reid Self Self See fewer	Say Anything (1989)
Keith Richards Self Self See fewer	Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
Charlie Watts Self Self See fewer	Blue Ice (1992)
Hal Willner Self Self See fewer	Gangs of New York (2002)