Accordion Dreams (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2001, Accordion Dreams is a documentary and music film directed by Hector Galán, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. The arrival of the European button accordion to Texas and its merging with traditional Mexican songs gave birth to an explosive new sound called conjunto. From the early pioneers to the new generation of accordionists experimenting with rock, blues, and metal, ACCORDION DREAMS captures yesterday's and today's squeezebox trailblazers. Produced and directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Hector Galan and narrated by singer/songwriter Tish Hinojosa, ACCORDION DREAMS features performance footage of conjunto greats like Valerio Longoria, Mingo Saldivar, Ruben Vela, Eva Ybarra, and Flaco Jimenez and the newer generation of accordionists like Joel Guzman, Jaime De Anda, Albert Zamora, and Jesse Turner.
Who’s in it. Accordion Dreams stars Tish Hinojosa as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Accordion Dreams sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Accordion Dreams page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accordion Dreams (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Accordion Dreams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Accordion Dreams worth watching?
- Accordion Dreams holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Accordion Dreams?
- Accordion Dreams stars Tish Hinojosa.
- When was Accordion Dreams released?
- Accordion Dreams was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.