The Man Behind the White Guitar
“The Life and Music of Jose Pires De Almedia Neto”
Synopsis
José Neto is one of the guitar world's best kept secrets. Known to a discriminating international fan base and respected by legendary musicians and producers, Neto has flown under the radar in service to the music and not to his own ego. Shot in California, in the UK, and in Brazil, the Man Behind the White Guitar follows José Neto as he revisits the people and places that formed his musical career: Harry Belafonte, Steve Winwood, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, and Brazilian icon Filo Machado. Neto, as he is known to his friends and fans, follows a diverse musical path and faces significant life challenges, through which he maintains equanimity and a positive vision that speak through his compositions and his playing. Everyone he knows will say, "Neto is my good friend."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Michael
- Screenplay & Story
- Margot Van Riper
- Original Title
- The Man Behind the White Guitar
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $35
- Production Studios
- McVeigh Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Michael
Margot Van Riper
Barbara McVeigh
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Michael
Director
Margot Van Riper
Writer
Barbara McVeigh
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Behind the White Guitar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Behind the White Guitar about?
José Neto is one of the guitar world's best kept secrets. Known to a discriminating international fan base and respected by legendary musicians and producers, Neto has flown under the radar in service to the music and not to his own ego. Shot in California, in the UK, and in Brazil, the Man Behind the White Guitar follows José Neto as he revisits the people and places that formed his musical career: Harry Belafonte, Steve Winwood, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, and Brazilian icon Filo Machado. Neto, as he is known to his friends and fans, follows a diverse musical path and faces significant life challenges, through which he maintains equanimity and a positive vision that speak through his compositions and his playing. Everyone he knows will say, "Neto is my good friend."
Who directed The Man Behind the White Guitar?
The Man Behind the White Guitar was directed by Richard Michael.
Who stars in The Man Behind the White Guitar?
The principal cast of The Man Behind the White Guitar includes Harry Belafonte, Paul Booth, Airto Moreira, Jose Pires de Almeida Neto, Narada Michael Walden.
When was The Man Behind the White Guitar released and how long is it?
The Man Behind the White Guitar was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.