Accent on the Offbeat
Synopsis
Accent on the Offbeat is a cinema vérité film about the creation and premiere of the ballet Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements), composed by trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis and choreographed by Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet. A focus of the film is the remarkable contrast - in background, temperament, style and creative approach - between Martins and Marsalis as they unite the disparate worlds of ballet and jazz.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1995
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Maysles, Deborah Dickson, Susan Froemke
- Original Title
- Accent on the Offbeat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Sony Pictures Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Maysles, Deborah Dickson, Susan Froemke
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Maysles
Director
Deborah Dickson
Director
Susan Froemke
Director
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What is Accent on the Offbeat about?
Accent on the Offbeat is a cinema vérité film about the creation and premiere of the ballet Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements), composed by trumpet virtuoso Wynton Marsalis and choreographed by Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins of the New York City Ballet. A focus of the film is the remarkable contrast - in background, temperament, style and creative approach - between Martins and Marsalis as they unite the disparate worlds of ballet and jazz.
Who directed Accent on the Offbeat?
Accent on the Offbeat was directed by Albert Maysles, Deborah Dickson, Susan Froemke.
Who stars in Accent on the Offbeat?
The principal cast of Accent on the Offbeat includes Wynton Marsalis, Peter Martins.
When was Accent on the Offbeat released and how long is it?
Accent on the Offbeat was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 57m.