Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra
Synopsis
Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra is a 1985 Canadian short documentary film directed by Larry Weinstein. A small-town orchestra and choir are the focus of this loving and humorous portrait. The film unveils the musician's passion for performance, their imaginative fund-raising methods and collective will to survive. This film includes a colorful cast of characters ranging from students to seniors, from business executives to hog farmers. Holding it all together is the outrageously flamboyant conductor who inspires everyone with his endless enthusiasm. Making Overtures reveals how an entire community us enriched by its orchestra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Weinstein
- Original Title
- Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Weinstein
John Walker
Anthony Sloan
Barbara Willis Sweete
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Weinstein
Director
Barbara Willis Sweete
Producer
Anthony Sloan
Editor
John Walker
Director of Photography
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What is Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra about?
Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra is a 1985 Canadian short documentary film directed by Larry Weinstein. A small-town orchestra and choir are the focus of this loving and humorous portrait. The film unveils the musician's passion for performance, their imaginative fund-raising methods and collective will to survive. This film includes a colorful cast of characters ranging from students to seniors, from business executives to hog farmers. Holding it all together is the outrageously flamboyant conductor who inspires everyone with his endless enthusiasm. Making Overtures reveals how an entire community us enriched by its orchestra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra?
Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra was directed by Larry Weinstein.
Who stars in Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra?
The principal cast of Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra includes Not specified.
When was Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra released and how long is it?
Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 28m.