Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra. With his ever-evolving collective, the Sun Ra Arkestra, he self-produced more than 200 albums, stretching the boundaries of jazz. Seen today as the Godfather of Afrofuturism, Sun Ra weaved ancient Egypt and interstellar metaphors into a singular musical and spiritual vision that reverberates across generations.
American Masters – Sun Ra: Do The Impossible premieres nationwide Friday, February 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.