Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
Synopsis
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music, disaster struck. Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is the story of Barbara's inspiring and creative struggle with this disease, whose physical effects are particularly cruel, and visible, in the life of an improvising jazz musician.
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- Director
- Mike Dibb
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Dibb
- Original Title
- Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Dibb
Mike Dibb
Christopher Swayne
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Swayne
Editor
Mike Dibb
Writer
Mike Dibb
Director
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What is Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time about?
For over forty years, virtuoso saxophonist/composer Barbara Thompson has been Britain's most brilliant and best-known female jazz musician. But in 1997, the same year that she received an MBE for her services to music, disaster struck. Barbara was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is the story of Barbara's inspiring and creative struggle with this disease, whose physical effects are particularly cruel, and visible, in the life of an improvising jazz musician.
Who directed Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was directed by Mike Dibb.
Who stars in Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time?
The principal cast of Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time includes Barbara Thompson, Jon Hiseman.
When was Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time released and how long is it?
Barbara Thompson: Playing Against Time was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.