Documentary on 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin - an acute sufferer of stage fright - who finds his way...
Documentary on 23-year-old blind piano prodigy Justin Kauflin - an acute sufferer of stage fright - who finds his way to jazz legend and teacher, 89-year-old Clark Terry (a teacher and mentor to Quincy Jones and Miles Davis, as well as a player in both Count Basie's and Duke Ellington's bands). Shot over five years.
After Kauflin is invited to compete in an elite international competition, Clark's health takes a turn for the worse. With time running out, the two friends tackle the toughest challenges of their interwoven lives.
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98 %44 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
88 %1,288 reviewsAudience score rating
"Hicks's affectionate and moving look at the relationship between the great trumpeter Clark Terry and Justin Kauflin, a talented young pianist."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Opts for a feeling of loose bebop jazz, keeping things fresh, unpredictable, and occasionally sublime."
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The Dissolve
The Dissolve"Intimate and affectionate."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Lovingly made first-hand account."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterKeep on Keepin' On | Details
- Runtime
- 86
- Genre
- Documentary, Music
- Country of origin
- USA
