THELONIOUS MONK: STRAIGHT NO CHASER is a unique cinematic portrait of one of the most extraordinary individuals in the history of jazz. Produced by Clint Eastwood, the film is built around documentary footage, shot in the late 1960's, of the great Black pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Combining this footage with newly filmed interviews of relatives, associates and friends, the film sheds further light on Monk's unique genius providing us with a never-before-seen look at the extraordinary work of this one-of-a-kind musical revolutionary.