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Notes in a Minor Key (1994)

1994-09-09 · 25m · EN
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Set in Harlem in 1947, this film is the story of Grandpa Kansas and his jazz band that set out to become world famous only to be thwarted by jealousy and envy - leaving behind shattered dreams and deep regrets. Though made at NYU, this film was produced under Walt Disney / Hollywood Pictures Discretionary Fund Program, and has won the top prize in multiple film competitions by respected institutions, including The Black American Cinema Society, Black Filmmaker Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta / Image Film Festival.

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Avery O. WilliamsWriterAdisaDirector

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Keith DavidKeith DavidKansasHarry LennixHarry LennixTeddyKevin CarrollKevin CarrollAlabama RedTracy ColeyTracy ColeyPeek-HoleStephanie PopeStephanie PopeDaisy

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Genre affinityDrama · Music · ComedyDialogue densityDrama · ComedyPacingShortDirector preference739110Actor preference35410 · 40782 · 151277Country preferenceUs

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What is Notes in a Minor Key about?

Set in Harlem in 1947, this film is the story of Grandpa Kansas and his jazz band that set out to become world famous only to be thwarted by jealousy and envy - leaving behind shattered dreams and deep regrets. Though made at NYU, this film was produced under Walt Disney / Hollywood Pictures Discretionary Fund Program, and has won the top prize in multiple film competitions by respected institutions, including The Black American Cinema Society, Black Filmmaker Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta / Image Film Festival.

How long is Notes in a Minor Key?

Notes in a Minor Key has a runtime of 25 minutes.