Jewel of the Desert
Synopsis
Surprise is the name of a small town in Arizona, and surprise is what you will feel when you meet the brass band that lives and plays there. The band is made up exclusively of members of a retirement community. Thirty-eight musicians in their 70's, 80's and 90's, all getting together for one last push at the freedom and joy provided by music. They will not go quietly into that good night. They don't play for money, or fame, but simply because they love music and understand the power it has to move people. And they want the younger generations to understand it too. The documentary inspires people of all ages to follow their dreams, to never give up, to create, to try to give back and to pay it forward.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Apick
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Apick
- Original Title
- Jewel of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Mary Apick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Apick
Mary Apick
Sara Farzadfard
Mary Apick, Bob Yari
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Apick
Writer
Mary Apick
Director
Mary Apick
Producer
Sara Farzadfard
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jewel of the Desert.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jewel of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jewel of the Desert about?
Surprise is the name of a small town in Arizona, and surprise is what you will feel when you meet the brass band that lives and plays there. The band is made up exclusively of members of a retirement community. Thirty-eight musicians in their 70's, 80's and 90's, all getting together for one last push at the freedom and joy provided by music. They will not go quietly into that good night. They don't play for money, or fame, but simply because they love music and understand the power it has to move people. And they want the younger generations to understand it too. The documentary inspires people of all ages to follow their dreams, to never give up, to create, to try to give back and to pay it forward.
Who directed Jewel of the Desert?
Jewel of the Desert was directed by Mary Apick.
Who stars in Jewel of the Desert?
The principal cast of Jewel of the Desert includes Not specified.
When was Jewel of the Desert released and how long is it?
Jewel of the Desert was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.