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American Symphony streaming

2023 Movie Documentary, Biography, Music 104 min Ages 13+

By: Matthew Heineman With: Jon Batiste, Lindsey Byrnes, Jonathan Dinklage

In this deeply intimate documentary, musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.

Filmium rating

68%

Mood

Courageous

Hopeful

Inspirational

Inspiring

Intimate

Reflective

Touching

Cast & Crew

Matthew Heineman

Jonathan Dinklage

Lindsey Byrnes

Jon Batiste

Suleika Jaouad

Cinematic Technique

Direct Cinema

Interview Footage

Intimate

Observational

Personal Storytelling

Shot Documentary

Narrative Structure

Chronological

Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Measured

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Steady

Soundtrack

Musical

Original Score

Style

Behind-The-Scenes

Biographical

Documentary

Immersive

Time-Period

2023

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Cancer Treatment

Career Vs. Personal Life

Emotional Resilience

Emotional Turmoil

Health Crisis

Musical Composition

Characters

Jon Batiste

Suleika Jaouad

Ending

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Historical Context

2020S

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Creating A Symphony

Fighting Cancer

Personal Growth

Plot

Biographical

Cancer Struggle

Musical Journey

Musician'S Creative Process

Personal Resilience

Personal Struggle

Setting

Home

Hospital

Music Studio

Shooting Location

Home

Hospital

Studio

Theme

Courage

Creativity

Love

Resilience

Genre

Biography

Documentary

Audiences

Adults

Biographical Documentary

Music Lovers

Titles

American Symphony

Awards

Grammy Nominations

Critical Reception

Critic Reviews

Favorable

Festivals

Telluride Film Festival

Ratings

7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes

74 Metacritic

Reception

Audience Appreciation

Critical Acclaim

Festivals

Positive Reviews

Telluride

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2023

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