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Keep on Keepin' On

“Their love of music inspired the friendship of a lifetime.”

Synopsis

Eighty-nine year old trumpeting legend Clark Terry has mentored jazz wonders like Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, but Terry’s most unlikely friendship is with Justin Kauflin, a 23-year-old blind piano player with uncanny talent, but debilitating nerves. As Justin prepares for the most pivotal moment in his budding career, Terry’s ailing health threatens to end his own.

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Keep On Keepin' On Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Documentary HD

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 19, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alan Hicks
Screenplay & Story
Davis Coombe, Jeff Plunkett, Alan Hicks
Original Score
Justin Kauflin
Original Title
Keep on Keepin' On
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Studios
Absolute Clay Productions, Quincy Jones Productions, ShadowCatcher Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Hicks

Screenplay & Story

Davis Coombe, Jeff Plunkett, Alan Hicks

Original Score & Music

Justin Kauflin

Director of Photography

Adam Hart, Patrick Selvage

Film Editing

Davis Coombe

Producers

Paula DuPré Pesmen, Quincy Jones, Adam Fell, Jill Mazursky, Alan Hicks

Department Leadership Roster

Davis Coombe

Writer

Paula DuPré Pesmen

Paula DuPré Pesmen

Producer

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Producer

Adam Hart

Director of Photography

Davis Coombe

Editor

Susan Johnson

Producer

Alan Hicks

Alan Hicks

Director

Alan Hicks

Alan Hicks

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R
Content Warning Elements:
Coarse Language

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Coarse Language

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Keep on Keepin' On.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keep on Keepin' On

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Keep on Keepin' On about?

Eighty-nine year old trumpeting legend Clark Terry has mentored jazz wonders like Miles Davis and Quincy Jones, but Terry’s most unlikely friendship is with Justin Kauflin, a 23-year-old blind piano player with uncanny talent, but debilitating nerves. As Justin prepares for the most pivotal moment in his budding career, Terry’s ailing health threatens to end his own.

Who directed Keep on Keepin' On?

Keep on Keepin' On was directed by Alan Hicks.

Who stars in Keep on Keepin' On?

The principal cast of Keep on Keepin' On includes Clark Terry, Justin Kauflin, Frank Kauflin, Terri Lyne Carrington, Quincy Cavers.

When was Keep on Keepin' On released and how long is it?

Keep on Keepin' On was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

Who composed the musical score for Keep on Keepin' On?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Keep on Keepin' On was composed by Justin Kauflin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Keep on Keepin' On?

Keep on Keepin' On holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).