# Where to watch The Cry of Jazz (1959) in the UK

> The Cry of Jazz (1959) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1959  
**Runtime:** 34 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.1/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-16T23:27:39.932Z)  

## Synopsis

Filmed in Chicago & finished in 1959, The Cry of Jazz is filmmaker, composer and arranger Edward O. Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race - a forecast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, foreseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period. Featured are ample images of tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and the rest of Ra's Arkestra in Windy City nightclubs, all shot in glorious black & white.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Cry of Jazz in the UK?**

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## Sources

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