Notes in a Minor Key
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Clip • Published 2009-12-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
First Run Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adisa
- Screenplay & Story
- Avery O. Williams
- Original Score
- Kevin Dorsey, Bobby Thomas
- Original Title
- Notes in a Minor Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- New York University (NYU), Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), The Walt Disney Company, Hollywood Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adisa
Avery O. Williams
Kevin Dorsey, Bobby Thomas
Gregory Smith
David Kirkman
Adisa, Avery O. Williams
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Adisa
Director
Adisa
Producer
Gregory Smith
Director of Photography
David Kirkman
Editor
Avery O. Williams
Writer
Avery O. Williams
Producer
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What is Notes in a Minor Key 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 institutions, including The Black American Cinema Society, Black Filmmaker Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta / Image Film Festival.
Who directed Notes in a Minor Key?
Notes in a Minor Key was directed by Adisa.
Who stars in Notes in a Minor Key?
The principal cast of Notes in a Minor Key includes Keith David, Harry Lennix, Kevin Carroll, Tracy Coley, Stephanie Pope.
When was Notes in a Minor Key released and how long is it?
Notes in a Minor Key was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Notes in a Minor Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Notes in a Minor Key was composed by Kevin Dorsey, Bobby Thomas.