Milford Graves Full Mantis

One of those films you can happily watch without having a jot of prior interest in its subject.

Despite its singular star and bursts of audio-visual vibrancy, the film may prove more ponderous and patience-testing than enlightening or involving for all but the most intrepid viewers.

A fragmentary portrait of Graves that embraces his holistic philosophy but gives his music short shrift.

The overall lack of context and information may leave the uninitiated adrift. But what an adventure awaits those bold enough to enter the film's esoteric realm.