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¡Viva Maestro!

Play trailer 1:51 Poster for ¡Viva Maestro! Released Apr 8, 2022 1h 39m Documentary Music Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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When conductor Gustavo Dudamel's international tours are disrupted by deadly protests across his native Venezuela, one of the world's finest and most beloved musicians faces a daunting set of challenges -- to his commitment to the mentor who changed his life, to friends and musicians he's led since his teens, and to his belief in art's transformative capacity. Viva Maestro!, the uplifting and timely new documentary from acclaimed director Ted Braun, follows Dudamel around the world as he responds to unexpected and imposing obstacles with stirring music-making that celebrates the power of art to renew and unite.
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Thomas Floyd Washington Post With such a mesmerizing star, one can forgive Braun’s film for being a shade off-key. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 14, 2022 Full Review Amil Niazi Globe and Mail It takes you on an emotional, uplifting journey across many countries and through civil unrest, with music ultimately winning out over dark forces that would otherwise challenge and limit free expression and art. Apr 13, 2022 Full Review Mark Swed Los Angeles Times In Dudamel’s case... what you see is what you hear, and that’s what makes him and the movie riveting. Apr 8, 2022 Full Review Beth Accomando KPBS.org The film highlights Dudamel’s passion for music and its power to transform. It is an inspiring and insightful look at what music means to Dudamel and how he tries to convey that to both an audience and his musicians. May 19, 2022 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A pleasing but conventional music documentary. Rated: B May 10, 2022 Full Review Glenn Dunks The Film Experience It’s an appealing film, but not one that goes beyond what most viewers will be expecting. May 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bruce P Magnificent documentary of a great conductor and the fine work he has done for the children of Venezuela. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/22 Full Review William Amazing story about an Amazing conductor! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/16/22 Full Review dave d Hubby and wife date night provided a documentary feature about Conductor Gustavo Dudamel. If you're into this kind of thing, it's like a doc on Babe Ruth while in his prime. Lots of classical pieces. Hubby thought it was fine, however nothing special. Wife was enthralled and loved the sights and sounds. Both agreed the doc was a little unfocused and cumbersome at times. Wife: 8.6/Hubby: 6.2 Average: 7.4/10 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/23 Full Review Victoria K Very well narrated story about ideals, life purpose, community, the people who can make a difference in our lives and the struggles of a country. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Entertaining, enlightening, This guy is a musical force. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When conductor Gustavo Dudamel's international tours are disrupted by deadly protests across his native Venezuela, one of the world's finest and most beloved musicians faces a daunting set of challenges -- to his commitment to the mentor who changed his life, to friends and musicians he's led since his teens, and to his belief in art's transformative capacity. Viva Maestro!, the uplifting and timely new documentary from acclaimed director Ted Braun, follows Dudamel around the world as he responds to unexpected and imposing obstacles with stirring music-making that celebrates the power of art to renew and unite.
Director
Ted Braun
Producer
Howard Bragman, Ted Braun, Nicolas Paine, Dean Schramm, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter
Ted Braun, Ted Braun
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Foothill Productions, Participant
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 8, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 24, 2022
Runtime
1h 39m
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