Crescendo! The Power of Music
Synopsis
Since its inception in Venezuela in 1976, the El Sistema youth orchestra program has transformed the lives of disadvantaged children worldwide by putting musical instruments in their hands and encouraging them through the mysterious power of music. Following the lives of three participants in the Philadelphia and New York programs, Jamie Berstein’s impassioned film introduces Raven, a young violinist with natural talent, yet an overshadowing ego; Zebadiah, who needs the confidence to defeat his social awkwardness; and Mohammed, a trombonist whose falling grades threaten his ability to stay in the program.
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Bernstein
- Original Title
- Crescendo! The Power of Music
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Bernstein
Jonathan Oppenheim
Mike Nichols
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Bernstein
Director
Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor
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What is Crescendo! The Power of Music about?
Since its inception in Venezuela in 1976, the El Sistema youth orchestra program has transformed the lives of disadvantaged children worldwide by putting musical instruments in their hands and encouraging them through the mysterious power of music. Following the lives of three participants in the Philadelphia and New York programs, Jamie Berstein’s impassioned film introduces Raven, a young violinist with natural talent, yet an overshadowing ego; Zebadiah, who needs the confidence to defeat his social awkwardness; and Mohammed, a trombonist whose falling grades threaten his ability to stay in the program.
Who directed Crescendo! The Power of Music?
Crescendo! The Power of Music was directed by Jamie Bernstein.
Who stars in Crescendo! The Power of Music?
The principal cast of Crescendo! The Power of Music includes Not specified.
When was Crescendo! The Power of Music released and how long is it?
Crescendo! The Power of Music was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.