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DOC NYC · 2023

DOC NYC 2023

Sonic Cinema

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7 films · 2 reviews

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Famoudou Konate - The King Of Djembe

The history of the essential African drum, the djembe, as seen through the remarkable life of revered Guinean percussionist Famoudou Konate.

(Country: Brazil; Year: 2023; Director: André Piruka, Billy Konate)

Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn

Review preview for Fanny: The Other Mendelssohn

Although Fanny's music is allowed to sing out, we don't hear enough of her personal voice.

Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
Documentary about the unsung talents of the sister of famous composer Felix.

(Country: UK; Year: 2023; Director: Sheila Hayman; Writer: Sheila Hayman; Stars: Alison Langer, Robinson McClellan, Anna Beer, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Éric Heidsieck, Chi-Chi Nwanoku, Isata Kanneh-Mason)

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Garland Jeffreys: The King Of In Between

Review preview for Garland Jeffreys: The King Of In Between

In her poem to her husband, Claire constantly directs the attention of the viewer to his personal life, as a way to understand his unique creative process.

Sergiu Inizian · 3.5 out of 5
An in-depth look at the underrated career of an idiosyncratic New York singer-songwriter.

(Country: US; Year: 2023; Director: Claire Jeffreys)

Full review See: Claire Jeffreys in conversation on Garland Jeffreys: The King Of In Between with music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman

Paul Muldoon Laoithe 'S Liric (A Life In Lyrics)

Profile of the poet.

(Country: Ireland; Year: 2022; Director: Alan Gilsenan; Stars: PJ Harvey, Paul Muldoon, Paul Simon)

Play With the Devil - Becoming Zeal & Ardor

Profile of the Black Metal band formed by Manuel Gagneux and how the introverted artist copes with the interest from fans.

(Country: Switzerland; Year: 2023; Director: Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi; Writer: Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi)

Pretty Ugly - The Story Of The Lunachicks

Profile of the all-female punk band.

(Country: US; Director: Ilya Chaiken; Writer: Ilya Chaiken)

They Shot The Piano Player

A music journalist from New York sets out on a frantic investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Brazilian pianist Tenorio Jr, regular accompanist of Vinicius de Moraes, among others.

(Country: Spain, France, Netherlands; Year: 2023; Director: Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba; Writer: Fernando Trueba; Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, João Gilberto, Vinicius de Moraes, Paulo Moura)