Himself
A behind-the-scenes look into the first major recording of Scott Wheeler's piano music, including several musical portraits. Wheeler, best known for his operas, started composing musical portraits while studying under Virgil Thomson. The pieces are performed by pianist Donald Berman. It is hosted by Katie Northlich. Wheeler, Berman, and music producer Adam Abeshouse are interviewed. This documentary also features interviews with some of the portrait subjects: author Megan Marshall, artist Shane Crabtree, director Fern R Lopez, soprano Nancy L. Armstrong, and organist James Woodman. Excerpts from their musical portraits are heard so you can decide for yourself the first question that inevitably comes to mind: Does the portrait sound like it's subject?
Maître d'
Divertida mirada a los preparativos de una boda de dos jóvenes italoamericanos en el Bronx neoyorquino. Desde el día del compromiso hasta el del enlace, Savoca mezcla hábilmente comedia y drama y crea un creíble y cómico retrato de variados personajes; novios, amigos y familiares. Obtuvo muy buenas críticas y el premio a la mejor película en el Festival de cine independiente de Sundance.
