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Notes in a Minor Key

199425mAdisa

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Set in Harlem in 1947, this film is the story of Grandpa Kansas and his jazz band that set out to become world famous only to be thwarted by jealousy and envy - leaving behind shattered dreams and deep regrets. Though made at NYU, this film was produced under Walt Disney / Hollywood Pictures Discretionary Fund Program, and has won the top prize in multiple film competitions by respected institutions, including The Black American Cinema Society, Black Filmmaker Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta / Image Film Festival.

DramaMusicComedy
Jazz BandHarlem, New York City

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What is Notes in a Minor Key (1994) about?

Set in Harlem in 1947, this film is the story of Grandpa Kansas and his jazz band that set out to become world famous only to be thwarted by jealousy and envy - leaving behind shattered dreams and deep regrets. Though made at NYU, this film was produced under Walt Disney / Hollywood Pictures Discretionary Fund Program, and has won the top prize in multiple film competitions by respected…

Who stars in Notes in a Minor Key?

Notes in a Minor Key stars Keith David (Kansas), Harry Lennix (Teddy), Kevin Carroll (Alabama Red), Tracy Coley (Peek-Hole), Stephanie Pope (Daisy). The film was directed by Adisa.

How long is Notes in a Minor Key?

Notes in a Minor Key has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 1994.

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