In a small town in Texas, residents are terrorized by a giant Gila monster that emerges from the desert. The monster wreaks havoc, causing destruction and violence. The sheriff and a group of teenagers try to stop the creature and save the town from its rampage.
Motian in Motion is a captivating documentary that explores the life and career of one of the most influential jazz drummer-percussionists. The film delves into the artist's journey, from his early days in the jazz scene of New York City to his innovative approaches to rhythm and improvisation. Motian in Motion showcases the impact and legacy of this esteemed musician in the realms of free jazz, be-bop, and jazz fusion.
Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.
This lively film is an unforgettable portrait of legendary vocalist Betty Carter, one of the greatest living exponents of jazz. Uncompromised by commercialism throughout her long career, she has forged alternative criteria for success — including founding her own recording company and raising her two sons as a single parent. Parkerson's special film captures Carter's musical genius, her paradoxical relationship with the public and her fierce dedication to personal and artistic independence.
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