MÚSICA!
The latest from Oscar/Emmy/Grammy/Peabody Award-winning documentarians Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman (The Celluloid Closet, Common Threads, The Life and Times of Harvey Milk) paints a joyful portrait of an exceptional partnership. Founded 120 years ago, the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory of Music trains the crème de la crème among aspiring young Cuban musicians—enrollment is so competitive, the school accepts only about one in a hundred applicants per year.
Yet even this prestigious institution in a musically rich culture suffers from its nation’s political isolation. Enter Horns to Havana, a volunteer organization of U.S. artisans that makes regular pilgrimages to deliver strings and other basic supplies and teach instrument-repair workshops. The film goes beyond the depiction of this alliance to provide an intimate portrait of some remarkable formative talents, many seen soaking up living jazz history during a rare “field trip” to New Orleans. Shot over several years, Música! allows us to witness these performers coming of age and embarking on professional careers that may well prove stellar.
Director
Rob Epstein,
Jeffrey Friedman
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STC
Year
2023
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Runtime
1h 12m
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