VIA PRESS RELEASE | How do you make a documentary about a man who was also a myth? About a musician who insisted he was more than human, more than earthly—an emissary from another plane? With Sun Ra, Do The Impossible: Original Soundtrack To The Documentary, the answer arrives not only on screen, but in sound.
Out May 22 from Sundazed, and now available for pre-order, this expansive double LP and CD release presents the complete soundtrack to Sun Ra: Do The Impossible, the acclaimed documentary directed by Christine Turner and produced by Firelight. The release also includes a Blu-ray edition of the film, offering a fully immersive journey into the life, philosophy, and music of one of the most visionary artists in modern history.
Premiering at the Tribeca International Film Festival in June 2025 after six years in the making, Sun Ra: Do The Impossible went on to screen at festivals worldwide before its national broadcast debut on PBS/American Masters on February 20, 2026, where it remains available for streaming. For an artist who proudly operated in what he called the “sub-underground,” Sun Ra’s arrival into the American Masters canon represents a long-overdue recognition, what executive producer Bradford Smith describes as a kind of cosmic justice.
The soundtrack mirrors the film’s expansive scope, weaving together essential compositions, archival recordings, spoken word, and rare material that illuminate Sun Ra’s singular worldview. From the celestial swing of “Interplanetary Music” and “Space Is The Place” to intimate, philosophical reflections like “You Are Not A Myth” and “Advice For Medics (abridged),” the collection captures both the sonic and spiritual dimensions of Sun Ra’s universe.
Also included are liner notes from Bradford Smith detailing the making of the film, alongside interviews with members of the Sun Ra Arkestra—offering firsthand insight into the bandleader’s enduring legacy and influence.
