American Symphony

American Symphony

6.7IMDb Score
Released:2023-11-24
Genre:Documentary, Music
Duration:104 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Matthew Heineman
Actors:Jon Batiste, Suleika Jaouad, Lindsey Byrnes, Anna Wintour, Jonathan Dinklage
Production:Our Time Projects, Higher Ground, Mercury Studios

Overview:

Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.

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