Bernstein's Wall

2021

1h 40m

Documentary

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A documentary film about Leonard Bernstein and his fight to create social change through his work and life.

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Douglas Tirola

Director

Leonard Bernstein

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Douglas Tirola

Writer

Susan Bedusa

Producer

John Boccardo

Executive Producer

David J. Cornfield

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Ryan Lattanzio

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To the film's credit, this autobiographically sketched collage is more about Bernstein's political commitments and conducting genius than his celebrity and a peek into his inner, philosophizing, often tormented life.

Rated: B-

Sep 23, 2021

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

A pleasant time spent with an eloquent and insightful man, captured in a film that does justice to his legacy.

Sep 21, 2021

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Todd Gilchrist

TheWrap

Its feverishly edited concert footage and first-person interviews deliver a slightly dizzying chronology of Bernstein's life, but Tirola does an exceptional job of showcasing the irrefutable truth that he contained a few more multitudes than most.

Sep 3, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

A frequent, gifted public speaker, his audio recordings basically narrate his own story here, illustrated by copious archival materials.

Jul 27, 2022

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Daniel Howat

Next Best Picture

For both devoted fans and interested newcomers, "Bernstein's Wall" is an illuminating look at one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, told entirely through his own words.

Rated: 7/10

May 18, 2022

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Christian Gallichio

The Playlist

Tirola's film is a sustained and streamlined dive into someone who, despite his ostentatious profession, distilled classical music down to its political roots and, in the process, became a household name.

Rated: A-

Sep 3, 2021

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Synopsis

A documentary film about Leonard Bernstein and his fight to create social change through his work and life.

Director: Douglas Tirola
Producer: John Boccardo, David J. Cornfield, Linda A. Cornfield, Derek Esplin, Ryan Heller, Maria Zuckerman
Screenwriter: Douglas Tirola, Douglas Tirola
Production Co: 4th Row Films, Topic Studios, Fit Via Vi Film Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 40m