Song of Lahore | |
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Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
Produced by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
Music by | The Sachal Ensemble, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra |
Distributed by | Broad Green Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Song of Lahore is a documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken. The film follows a group of musicians as they travel from their home in Pakistan to New York City to perform at Lincoln Center. [1] [2]
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2015. [3] The limited release was set for November 13, 2015. [4]
Actor Faran Tahir and comedian Saad Haroon attended the premiere of the film. Following the screening, the film received standing ovation. [5]
Song of Lahore tells the story of Sachal Studios, a Pakistani music group who prepare for a New York City performance after being invited by Wynton Marsalis. They rehearse with Marsalis' band, the Jazz, then take the stage together at Lincoln Center. [6]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 17 critics, with an average rating of 7.1/10. [8] On Metacritic, the film have an above average score of 69 out of 100 based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [9]
John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter called the film "likeable if not especially vibrant doc[umentary]". [10]
According to Ronnie Scheib of Variety , the documentary was "excellent". [11]
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, filmmaker and activist known for her work in films that highlight gender inequality against women.
This is the discography of jazz musician and composer Wynton Marsalis.
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