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Song of Lahore

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Pakistani classical musicians travel to New York to perform with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
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Alan Scherstuhl Village Voice 05/18/2016
The filmmakers wisely let the concert footage play at length, and they know to cut to what we want to see: the players themselves, amazed at the new sounds they're making. Go to Full Review Clayton Dillard Slant Magazine 05/16/2016
3/4
The final note of optimism is consistent with the documentary's overall tone and interest in perseverance. Go to Full Review Linda Barnard Toronto Star 03/03/2016
3/4
The musicians have fascinating stories to tell, combining to give Song of Lahore its rich narrative. Their joy at exploring Times Square is a highlight. Go to Full Review Rob Thomas Madison Movie 05/20/2016
3/4
Like a Pakistani "Buena Vista Social Club," "Song of Lahore" pays tribute to some great, unsung musicians and their perseverance in tough times. Go to Full Review Chris Knight National Post 03/03/2016
3/4
A somewhat shaggy structure finds its footing in the film's second half. And the moment when we hear a sitar move seamlessly from an Eastern melody into the opening notes of Dave Brubeck's Take Five is one of pure symphonic bliss. Go to Full Review Glenn Sumi NOW Toronto 03/02/2016
3/5
The first third of the film is cluttered with too many people and lots of information without much to look at. But when East meets West in the concert hall and produces glorious music, none of that matters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/19/2016 some brave musicians doing their best to keep their art alive. See more Read all reviews
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Director

Andy Schocken

Director

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Producer

Andy Schocken

Producer

Dan Cogan

Executive Producer

Geralyn White Dreyfous

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Pakistani classical musicians travel to New York to perform with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Director
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken
Producer
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken
Distributor
Broad Green Pictures
Rating
PG (Smoking|Thematic Elements|Some Violent Images)
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2016
Runtime
1h 22m
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