New Music Documentaries at NYC Independent Film Festival

NEW YORK - April 11, 2019 - PRLog -- Music Documentaries on amazing artists or music events you don't want to miss out! From musicians liiving in the free world who challenge their own capabilities, trying to stredge their limits; to musicians in worse conditions who are happy to be able to even play.

MY VIEW: CLEM BURKE
by Philip Sansom

Clem Burke is the beat behind New York band Blondie. His signature beats have brought millions to the dance floor, and his unique approach to playing has seen him company an endless list of artists from Bob Dylan to The Eurythmics. We follow Clem on the road, playing as hard as ever in this access all areas documentary. Exclusive interviews from Dave Stewart, Chris Stein, Hugh Cornwall, Glen Matlock, Bob Gruen and many more.

PANORAMA: JAMMING TO THE TOP
by Christine Shaw

A feature length documentary about a passionate community of pan players fighting to keep steel pan alive in Brooklyn. Through their preparation for an annual steel band competition, known as Panorama, we see how the players' love and passion helps them to overcome obstacles facing the pan community in Brooklyn. This documentary showcases a Caribbean tradition in Brooklyn that is underrepresented, underreported and often overlooked.

CONTRAMARÉ
by Daniel Marenco

Contramaré is a documentary about people overcoming difficulties in a favela located in the Northern Zone of Rio de Janeiro through music. In Maré, where the sound of shooting is part of the routine, the Maré do Amanhã Orchestra teaches classical music, transforming the perspectives of young people. This story has protagonists children and teenagers who are discovering new ways of life with the support of musical score and instruments.

AUDRY FUNK
by Yiwei Chen

Audry Funk, a feminist rapper and social activist from Mexico came to the U.S. to gain a better career and to continue spreading her voice for social justice. Although she has an influential career in Central America, in New York City she has to rap on the subway and work in a restaurant to make a living. Audry is strong as an activist; but she is also vulnerable and nostalgic for what she has left behind. The film shows how she rebuilds her life, her ego and her pride as a woman, an immigrant and an artist.

GETTING TO CARNEGIE
by Julian Gargiulo

'Getting to Carnegie' is a short documentary meant to raise more questions than it answers. At its heart is the question: 'What is it that ever pushes you to do something important?' It is also the story of four superb young cellists, competing in a one-of-a-kind competition. The four chosen finalists, hailing from places as diverse as Hungary, South Africa, South Korea, and Cuba/Ukraine, join on the Carnegie stage in the hopes of winning over the audience and securing the most votes. 'Getting To Carnegie' brings charisma and passion to the screen.

HREAM
by Geoffrey Hug

Join Doug Hream Blunt, a 30+ year career male nurse and adult music student, as he embarks on a world tour, playing his first shows ever outside of Luguna Honda Hospital, where he played for his AIDS ward patients in the 1980's. Joining him is David Byrne of the Talking Heads,filmmaker Geoffrey Hug, who also plays bongos, Peanut Butter Wolf of Stones Throw Records, and a multitude of 12-15 year-old students all over the world.

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