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Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman

Play trailer Poster for Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman Released Sep 18, 1974 58m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Antonia Brico could have had a successful career as a concert pianist, but in the 1930s, the Dutch-born musician broke new ground for women in classical music, becoming the first female conductor of the New York Philharmonic and wielding the baton before prestigious symphony orchestras across the United States and Europe. One of Brico's former piano students, folk singer Judy Collins, co-directed this intimate documentary about the groundbreaking classical conductor.

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Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) The filmmakers allow Brico’s colorful and sometimes abrasive personality to shine through with an stark intimacy as they follow her everyday life. Aug 5, 2024 Full Review Jacoba Atlas Los Angeles Free Press Antonia, a flim made by Judy Collins and Jill Godmillow, is that rarest movie, one with a definite hero, someone who redefines the meaning of the word. Dec 9, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Interesting documentary, I am sure it had more impact in 1974 than it does today, but Antonia Bruco is a fascinating woman no matter when it was filmed. It doesn't out stay it's welcome and is always interesting to watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Antonia Brico could have had a successful career as a concert pianist, but in the 1930s, the Dutch-born musician broke new ground for women in classical music, becoming the first female conductor of the New York Philharmonic and wielding the baton before prestigious symphony orchestras across the United States and Europe. One of Brico's former piano students, folk singer Judy Collins, co-directed this intimate documentary about the groundbreaking classical conductor.
Producer
Judy Collins
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 1974, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2017
Runtime
58m
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