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Ornette: Made in America (1985) (2012): Ratings

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Ornette: Made in America (1985) is a 2012 music documentary directed by Shirley Clarke. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. It won 1 Oscar, including Documentary (Feature). Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Oscar won
1
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Ornette: Made in America (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Shirley Clarke
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ornette: Made in America (1985) About?

The premise of Ornette: Made in America (1985) without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the remarkable life and career of jazz musician Ornette Coleman. It explores his upbringing in segregated Fort Worth, Texas, and his groundbreaking rise to prominence, showcasing footage from his 1983 homecoming. Combining archival material with dramatic reenactments and music video-style segments, the film reveals the humble beginnings and innovative spirit of an American icon who redefined musical boundaries.

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The Director of Ornette: Made in America (1985)

Directed by Shirley Clarke.

From the director

More from Shirley Clarke

More films directed by Shirley Clarke: Portrait of Jason (re-release), Ornette: Made in America, Tongues and Savage/Love.

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Ratings

Ornette: Made in America (1985) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ornette: Made in America (1985) 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Awards

Ornette: Made in America (1985) Awards & Nominations

Ornette: Made in America (1985) won 1 Oscar, including Documentary (Feature).

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Ornette: Made in America (1985) FAQ: Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ornette: Made in America (1985), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ornette: Made in America (1985)?

Ornette: Made in America (1985) runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Ornette: Made in America (1985) released?

Ornette: Made in America (1985) was released on August 31, 2012.

Who directed Ornette: Made in America (1985)?

Ornette: Made in America (1985) was directed by Shirley Clarke.

More films by Shirley Clarke

How is Ornette: Made in America (1985) rated?

Ornette: Made in America (1985) has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 1.8/5 on Movie Insider.

What awards did Ornette: Made in America (1985) win?

Ornette: Made in America (1985) won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Documentary (Feature) at the Oscars 2017.

Does Ornette: Made in America (1985) have a post-credit scene?

No. Ornette: Made in America (1985) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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