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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 May 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 May 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 May 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 Mar 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
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