JAN 10 SUN 2 PM
IN SEARCH OF MOZART- GREAT BRITAIN 2007
DIRECTOR: PHIL GRABSKY
Grabsky’s documentary offers a biographical sketch of Mozart, told through his music and letters. Over 80 pieces, performed by some of the world’s foremost musicians and presented chronologically, and personal letters, combine with commentary from leading scholars to present a fascinating and humanzing glimpse of this musical genius.(120 mins.) Co-sponsored by the Portland Opera, which is presenting Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutti February 5, 7, 11 and 13.
For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org
Time:
1:40pm-3:09pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
JAN 10 SUN 4:45 PM
BEYOND IPANEMA: BRAZILIAN WAVES IN GLOBAL MUSIC
BRAZIL 2009
DIRECTORS: GUTO BARRA, BÉCO DRANOFF
This documentay examines the enduring appeal of Brazillian music outside of Brazil, and it’s impact and influence on a new generation of musicians, both within and without its borders.. With Devendra Banhart, M.I.A., Os Mutantes, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Tom Zé, Seu Jorge, Thievery Corporation, Bebel Gilberto, CSS, Creed Taylor, David Byrne and many others.”—Museum of Modern Art. (89 mins.) Sponsored by KPSU, Portland's College Radio
For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org
Time:
4:00pm-6:00pm
Location:
Whitsell Auditorium
Description:
JAN 10 15 SUN 7 PM, FRI 9 PM
COOL
GREAT BRITAIN 2009
DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WALL
A history of the concept and meaning of “cool”. Whether we think so or not, cool has risen from its humble jazz-based origins to an almost universal status, that most wished for of states. From Kerouac to Kennedy, history has shown, cool is more than a word. It’s a state of mind. (60 mins.)
FOLLOWED BY
1959: THE YEAR THAT CHANGED JAZZ
GREAT BRITAIN 2009
DIRECTOR: PAUL BERNAYS
An examination of THE watershed year for jazz, 1959, when four of its premier artists, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck and Charles Mingus, changed the musical landscape forever. Featuring interviews with many of the participants, this is an indispensable document of the times and how they changed. (60 mins.)
For more info, visit us at www.nwfilm.org