Song of Lahore

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Song of Lahore

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Released Nov 13, 2015

1h 22m

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Music

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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

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.

May 18, 2016

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Clayton Dillard

Slant Magazine

The final note of optimism is consistent with the documentary's overall tone and interest in perseverance.

Rated: 3/4

May 16, 2016

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Linda Barnard

Toronto Star

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.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 3, 2016

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Rob Thomas

Madison Movie

Like a Pakistani "Buena Vista Social Club," "Song of Lahore" pays tribute to some great, unsung musicians and their perseverance in tough times.

Rated: 3/4

May 20, 2016

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Chris Knight

National Post

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.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 3, 2016

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Glenn Sumi

NOW Toronto

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.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2016

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Audience Member

some brave musicians doing their best to keep their art alive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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john m

A nice exploration into another world where art is frowned upon and the passion that lies underneath. It's a pretty typical documentary but a very strong story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Andy Schocken

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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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