Bill Dixon
Acting
Biography
William Robert “Bill” Dixon was an American composer, improviser, visual artist, activist, and educator. Dixon was one of the seminal figures in free jazz and late twentieth-century contemporary music.
Known For
"This film explores how freedom of speech — including dissent — is afforded to all Americans, and shows freedom of expression in art, music, dance, architecture, and science. The film also emphasizes the importance of the individual’s contribution to the whole of society and demonstrates how a productive and creative society is formed by the open and respectful exchange of ideas. The film was written, produced, and directed by William Greaves" (National Archives).
Wealth of a Nation
An examination, shown through both interviews and performances, of the avant-garde free jazz movement which reigned during the 1960s.