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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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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 The film, which had a brief theatrical release last year, is a feel-good story for the age of viral video. Jul 12, 2017 Full Review Dwight Brown National Newspaper Publishers Association This is a brilliant documentary. Completely fascinating and inspiring. Nov 8, 2016 Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader Chicago-born singer-composer Samantha Montgomery, aka Princess Shaw, seeks personal and artistic validation in this affecting documentary. Jun 9, 2016 Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter The film works as human entertainment and bootstrap inspiration. Jun 10, 2020 Full Review Phil W. Bayles One Room With A View A thoroughly uplifting film about an undeniably talented woman and the beauty of online collaboration. It's an utter knockout. Rated: 5/5 Apr 1, 2019 Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 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. Nov 19, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A wonderful movie about a powerful young woman and a remarkable man who came together to create beauty. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Amazing uplifting. Must watch for music lovers. A few of you creative ones, give it a watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member It is approximately 5 am in Israel - and a new sun is rising. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review brent m An interesting story with an uplifting message. But, even though it's said to be true, the film's designation as a "documentary" seems a bit questionable, given the chronology of events and the participants' supposed one-sided awareness of one another in the unfolding of events. With that caveat in mind, it's still entirely possible to enjoy the picture and what it has to offer, even if the authenticity of its contents is somewhat suspect. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Great Documentary. It touches on all of your emotions. It is a must see. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member 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... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ido Haar

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Princess Shaw

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Kutiman

Actor

Ido Haar

Writer

Liran Atzmor

Producer

Ido Haar

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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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