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American Symphony
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+acting
+cinematography
-writing
+direction
~music
+editing
-atmosphere
Summary
A music documentary film that excels in acting and cinematography but struggles with atmosphere and writing. Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
Cast
Jon Batiste
Self
Suleika Jaouad
Self
L
Lindsey Byrnes
Self
Anna Wintour
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
J
Jonathan Dinklage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Louis Cato
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stephen Colbert
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Billie Eilish
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Simon Helberg
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lenny Kravitz
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Netflix
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