Making Overtures: The Story of a Community Orchestra 1984 Directed by Larry Weinstein

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.

Countries Canada , USA
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Rhombus Media
Release Date 1 January 1984
28 mins
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