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Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra

1984·Movie
28min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
IMDb6.4

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra is a 1985 Canadian short documentary film directed by Larry Weinstein. A small-town orchestra and choir are the focus of this loving and humorous portrait. The film unveils the musician's passion for performance, their imaginative fund-raising methods and collective will to survive. This film includes a colorful cast of characters ranging from students to seniors, from business executives to hog farmers. Holding it all together is the outrageously flamboyant conductor who inspires everyone with his endless enthusiasm. Making Overtures reveals how an entire community us enriched by its orchestra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
DocumentaryCommunityMusicOrchestraCanadianHumorousHeartwarmingPassionateEnthusiastic

Crew

Directed by:
Larry Weinstein
Produced by:
Barbara Willis Sweete

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra?

0 h 28 min

Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra runs 0 h 28 min.

What language is Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.