Ornette: Made in America (1985)
Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. indieWIRE
    Reviewed by: Eric Kohn
    Aug 30, 2012
    100
    Ornette isn't just a love letter to the liberty of jazz rhythms; it excels at expressing them.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    Aug 31, 2012
    90
    Years after its initial release, Ornette: Made in America, part of Milestone's continuing "Project Shirley," still feels fresh - its moves always surprising, yet always somehow perfect.
  3. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    Aug 31, 2012
    83
    Clarke started out as a dancer studying with Martha Graham, and much of Ornette has a dancelike swing and propulsion. What it doesn't provide is a cogent look at Coleman's artistry. This is not a jazz film for people who want to sit back and get mellow. The film itself is a species of jazz. It's offbeat without missing the beat.

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