Dink: A Pre-Blues Musician
James “Dink” Roberts (1894–1989) grew up in the “Little Texas” community of Alamance County in piedmont North Carolina and made his living growing tobacco as a tenant farmer. But early in his life he learned the clawhamm
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James “Dink” Roberts (1894–1989) grew up in the “Little Texas” community of Alamance County in piedmont North Carolina and made his living growing tobacco as a tenant farmer. But early in his life he learned the clawhamm
In the modern village of the future, everything is mechanized, but the dreams of the village musician remain the same. He wants to become an artist. Thanks to the fact that an Art Nouveau goddess gave him a helping hand,
This compelling documentary features renowned Russian violinist David Oistrakh performing several powerfully emotional pieces, including "Intermezzo" from Lalo's "Symphonie Espagnole" and an excerpt from "F minor Sonata"
A paraphrase on the folk tales about the outwitted Death. This one is a story of a folk musician who plays his violin so well that Death lights a new life candle for him.
The portrait of an Andalusian musician who wanders around Epirus and socializes with the strangest characters in the area.
Jason, an ordinary college student with dreams of becoming an indie musician recognized for his work, is deeply committed to his artistic vision. His idealism, however, is a double-edged sword; it gives him resilience an
Ayaggu lost his parents early, but he has a sister who will dedicate everything to him. His sister has been with her husband since childhood, and has been married for ten years, but she has not had a child, so she tries
Documentary filmmaker Peter Rosen explores the life and music of Armenian-born Soviet composer Khachaturian, who flourished despite working in politically tumultuous times under Stalin. Featuring historic footage, concer
Film by visual artist Vítor Pomar.
The story of a miner and his daughter set against a backdrop of a catastrophic event at the Paskov mine in 1970. The film is created using absolute animation and drawn by hand using charcoal and crayons.
Dan Zimmerman's paintings are rich with emotions and spirituality. This film introduces the world to the paintings and music of Dan Zimmerman. More than an interview with an artist, this film present's Dan's work as a te
A heartwarming cartoon for little ones about two ducklings — a football player and a musician — who promised a beautiful duck that they would learn to play: the football player on the trumpet, and the musician would play
Film made with Lisbon Theatre & Cinema students of 1995
Joe McDoakes can't find a job as a bassoonist, so he pawns his instrument.
An intimate portrait of a composer reflecting on the birth of music, suspended between intuition and the meticulous work of shaping sounds, timbres, and rhythms. Drawing from childhood memories, marked by a home filled w
This Joint Is Jumpin' celebrates the life and work of the great Fats Waller. Fats started playing church organ at age 10 and his all-action musical career ended, full speed ahead, at the age of 39. This documentary featu
This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people w
Jens Nygaard, performer and teacher, is recognized as one of the great conductors and musical geniuses of our time.
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