Song of Lahore
Song of Lahore is a documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken. The film follows a group of musicians as they travel from their home in Pakistan to New York City to perform at Lincoln Center.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
| Produced by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
| Distributed by | Broad Green Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2015.[3] The limited release is set for November 13, 2015.[4]
Plot
Song of Lahore tells the story of Sachal Studios, a Pakistani music group who prepare for a New York City performance after being invited by Wynton Marsalis. They rehearse with Marsalis' band, the Jazz, then take the stage together at Lincoln Center.[5]
References
- Eng, Matthew. "2015 Tribeca Film Festival Music Documentary Acquired by Broad Green Pictures". Tribecca. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- Pakistan's Sachal Jazz Ensemble rises above the risks in 'Song of Lahore'
- "Tribeca Film Festival 'Song of Lahore' Premiere". Gotham Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- "Fall movies 2015: Every movie coming out between now and 2016". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- Pond, Steve. "Broad Green Pictures Acquires Music Documentary 'Song of Lahore'". The Wrap. Retrieved 10 September 2015.
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