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NYT's CRITICS’ PICK documentary, The Girls In The Band PLUS Q&A
The historic Art Theatre of Long Beach [2025 E. 4th Street] presents a reprise screening of the New York Times' CRITICS PICK documentary, The Girls In The Band, showcasing unsung female jazz instrumentalists of the late 30′s to the present. The film screens Sunday August 11 @ 11am and again on Saturday, August 24 @ 11am.
Join us for a Q&A after the August 24th screening with musician Ann Patterson, leader of Maiden Voyage and who is featured in the film, as well as Director Judy Chaikin and Producer Nancy Kissock!
ABOUT THE FILM
"A vivid experience...I sat there watching and just wiping away tears of joy." —Herbie Hancock
"Everything a worthwhile documentary should be, and then some: engaging , informative, thorough and brimming with delightful characters."—New York Times
“Lively and entertaining...Director Judy Chaikin infuses this fine portrait with grace, nostalgia and a well-calibrated dose of social commentary.”—Los Angeles Times
“A real crowdpleaser...The pic may prompt a rewrite of jazz history.”—Variety
Audience Award Winner at Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival, Victoria Film Festival, and Omaha Film Festival
Audience Award Winner at Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival, Victoria Film Festival, and Omaha Film Festival
They wiggled, they jiggled, they wore low cut gowns and short shorts, they kow-towed to the club owners and smiled at the customers…and they did it all, just to play the music they loved. THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 30′s to the present day. These incredibly talented women endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet continued to persevere, inspire and elevate their talents in a field that seldom welcomed them. Today a new breed of gifted young women are taking their rightful place in the world of jazz, which can no longer deny their talents. TRT: 88 Minutes.
Website: http://www.thegirlsintheband.com
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