directed by: John Coney, year: 1974
actors: Sun Ra, Raymond Johnson, Christopher Brooks

Space Is the Place is a seminal work in the Afrofuturism genre, featuring jazz musician Sun Ra as he travels through space and time in a quest to save the African-American people. The film combines elements of science fiction, music, and social commentary, as Sun Ra battles against a nefarious overseer to establish a new utopian society. Known for its avant-garde style, the film explores themes of identity, freedom, and cultural expression, underscored by Sun Ra's philosophical musings and cosmic jazz compositions.

Science Fiction, Afrofuturism, Avant Garde, Music, Social Commentary