The Pleasures of Being Out of Step

Writer/historian Nat Hentoff is profiled in this documentary that surveys his popular (and sometimes controversial) jazz criticism in publications like Down Beat and The Village Voice, as well as his signature role in the birth of "alternative" journalism. Framed by a compelling cultural narrative about free expression, the tribute includes music by Mingus, Miles, and other jazz giants, plus archival footage, rare photos, and insights from Amiri Baraka, Stanley Crouch, and others. 86 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.