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Space Is the Place

A mysterious spaceship, thought to be lost in space for years, suddenly appears in Oakland, bringing with it the enigmatic Sun Ra, a visionary musician and philosopher. As Black Power gains momentum, Ra emerges from his ship, ready to share his unique blend of jazz, spirituality, and social comme...

Sun Ra, a renowned space-age prophet, shaman-philosopher, and avant-jazz musician, returns to Oakland after being presumed lost in space. He proclaims himself "the alter-destiny" and engages in a powerful rap session with black youth at a community center. He also duels with the satanic overlord, The Overseer, in a high-stakes card game that determines the fate of the black race. The film features electrifying performance footage of the Arkestra and a thrilling adventure as Ra battles against evil forces to rescue his people and escape a doomed Earth.

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Info about Space Is the Place

Studio(s): North American Star System

Originally Released: United States, Nov 01, 1974

Production Country: United States

Genres:Music, Sci-Fi