A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing
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A Musical Ode to Resilience: Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing

By Rhea Mursalin Tan Dun Prayers and Blessing stands as a significant testament to the human spirit amidst adversity, beautifully captured in this collaborative project by the Bard College Conservatory of Music and edited by Ryan MacEvoy McCullough and Yinglin Zhou. Tan Dun, the Dean of Bard Conservatory, masterfully crafts a composition that transcends its origins during the unprecedented times of the Covid-19 pandemic, evoking deep...

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פרידות שמימיות: מותו של כוכב
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פרידות שמימיות: מותו של כוכב

By Alex Silverman Death of a Star, בימוי WadeBE ונכתב על ידי שנטל ניאו, tells the story of two NASA engineers with one being more optimistic than the other. The engineers soon discover what their work means to each other. המהנדס הבכיר שקוע עמוק בעבודתו, בזמן שהמהנדס הזוטר מגלה שהוא עוזב את נאס"א, מותיר את המהנדס הבכיר מבוהל. Director WadeBE’s personal connection to the NASA...

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A Diverse Range of Musical Styles in Between Two Piers
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A Diverse Range of Musical Styles in Between Two Piers

By Teresa Matuzak This documentary by director Rosie Robinson dives into the Brighton Beach Busking scene. Busking, or street performing, is popular along Brighton Beach, drawing tourists and regulars alike to unique performances every day. Between Two Piers examines how Beach Busking engages the local community, provides a stage for artists, and how social media can influence the performances of artists, for better or for worse....

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A Celebration of Community Spirit: מכתבי אהבה לניו בדפורד
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A Celebration of Community Spirit: מכתבי אהבה לניו בדפורד

By Rhea Mursalin Love Letters for New Bedford, directed by Ethan de Aguiar, beautifully captures the essence of New Bedford, מסצ'וסטס, through a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. This documentary celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural community, spotlighting artists, מחנכים, משוררים, journalists, authors, and vocalists. Through thoughtful storytelling and intimate interviews, de Aguiar seamlessly weaves together...

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פְּסַנְתְרָן: Playing with Heart
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פְּסַנְתְרָן: Playing with Heart

By Alex Silverman Pianist (not to be confused with the film starring Adrien Brody) is directed by Kazuya Ashizawa. It tells the story of a piano player struggling to play a piece by Beethoven. The star of this film is Yusuke Honda, who is an international competition winner in real life. We see Yusuke struggle in the beginning with his piece, with his instructor reminding him that Beethoven composed the piece with all his heart, so...

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