1080p — Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1988)

The 1988 documentary is a landmark film that provides an intimate, often startling look at one of the most enigmatic figures in jazz history. Directed by Charlotte Zwerin and executive produced by Clint Eastwood , the film is built around a "trove" of archival footage discovered in the 1980s, often referred to by producers as the " Dead Sea Scrolls of jazz ". Key Documentary Elements