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A Surprise in Texas

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A blind pianist from Japan enters a prestigious performance competition.

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Everett Evans Houston Chronicle 05/14/2010
3.5/4
It isn't far into the film before you're wishing they all could win. Go to Full Review Scott Cantrell Dallas Morning News 05/14/2010
4.5/5
Backstage scenes of hugs and tears, and interactions among the young musicians and warmly supportive host families, are utterly endearing. Go to Full Review Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle 05/14/2010
2.5/4
A Surprise in Texas never satisfies in the way a truly immersive competition doc, such as Spellbound, does, but for classical music enthusiasts, it's still an entertaining peek behind the curtain of a high-stakes, high-wire three weeks. Go to Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine 03/15/2018
4/5
A delight. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Peter Rosen

Director

James Conlon

Conductor

Nobuyuki Tsujii

Pianist

Yeol Eum Son

Pianist

Sara Lukinson

Screenwriter

Richard Rodzinski

Executive Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis A blind pianist from Japan enters a prestigious performance competition.
Director
Peter Rosen
Producer
Peter Rosen
Screenwriter
Sara Lukinson
Genre
Documentary, Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m