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Presenting Princess Shaw

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The extraordinary story of New Orleans singing sensation Princess Shaw and her collaborator Kutiman, a musician in Israel who uses her YouTube videos to create something magical.
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Critics Consensus

Presenting Princess Shaw works as a uniquely uplifting look at internet stardom -- and a compelling glimpse of an artist whose gifts transcend the medium.

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Neil Genzlinger New York Times 07/12/2017
The film, which had a brief theatrical release last year, is a feel-good story for the age of viral video. Go to Full Review
Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association 11/08/2016
This is a brilliant documentary. Completely fascinating and inspiring. Go to Full Review
Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader 06/09/2016
Chicago-born singer-composer Samantha Montgomery, aka Princess Shaw, seeks personal and artistic validation in this affecting documentary. Go to Full Review
David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 06/10/2020
The film works as human entertainment and bootstrap inspiration. Go to Full Review
Phil W. Bayles One Room With A View 04/01/2019
5/5
A thoroughly uplifting film about an undeniably talented woman and the beauty of online collaboration. It's an utter knockout. Go to Full Review
Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 11/19/2018
The revelation, much like the majority of "Thru You Princess," happens in such a graceful and humanly tender way that you can't possibly imagine it until you see the emotions that cross her face. Go to Full Review
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04/08/2017 A wonderful movie about a powerful young woman and a remarkable man who came together to create beauty. See more 11/26/2016 Amazing uplifting. Must watch for music lovers. A few of you creative ones, give it a watch. See more 11/06/2016 It is approximately 5 am in Israel - and a new sun is rising. See more 06/05/2016 Great Documentary. It touches on all of your emotions. It is a must see. See more 06/04/2016 Great centerpiece to pop culture. Heartfelt story which goes beyond the view of the audience. Shaw has pure determination & will to sing away her troubles. Faced with adversity, and humility, Shaw rises from the ashes to forsee her dream come true. Great depiction by Idol Haar, being told through the eyes of both Kutiman & Shaw. A tale for the digital ages... See more 06/03/2016 A wonderful, heartwarming documentary: Presenting Princess Shaw. Restored my faith in humanity. The best that can come out of the global citizens and the interconnectedness of the Internet and YouTube. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The extraordinary story of New Orleans singing sensation Princess Shaw and her collaborator Kutiman, a musician in Israel who uses her YouTube videos to create something magical.
Director
Ido Haar
Producer
Liran Atzmor
Screenwriter
Ido Haar
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
First Hand Films, Reconsider
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 27, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$60.2K
Runtime
1h 20m
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