Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes

2019 1h 25m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 15

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Synopsis

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Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Don Was
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Herbie Hancock
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Lou Donaldson
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Wayne Shorter
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Norah Jones
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Robert Glasper
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Rudy Van Gelder
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Michael Cuscuna
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sophie Huber
Writers: Sophie Huber
Languages: English
Countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sophie Huber, shot by Shane Sigler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Russell Greene shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Don Was and Herbie Hancock and Lou Donaldson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6106822 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sophie Huber directs. Shane Sigler behind the camera. Russell Greene cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3International production across 3 countries: Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Sophie Huber, shot by Shane Sigler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Russell Greene shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Don Was and Herbie Hancock and Lou Donaldson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt6106822 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.