One Note at a Time was utterly amazing! Not only did you get to meet the wonderful Dr. John but you witnessed a heartwarming and emotional documentary. I loved it, in particular how the director, Renée Edwards, captured the struggles and the hardship of the musicians in New Orleans. The wonderful organization that help provide healthcare to these folk (that care more about their music than their health) is truly an amazing act of continued compassion. I went through every emotion possible. I loved the Englishman that idolized Louis Armstrong and ended up being on the same bill as him. My favorite scene was when the nurse tried to get him to give up bread - it had me in stitches. Totally recommended.
One Note at a Time
2016
Action / Documentary / Music
One Note at a Time
2016
Action / Documentary / Music
100% - Audience
9.0Plot summary
'If the musicians ain't got a chance to live, then what chance has the music got?' Dr John. This is a beautifully crafted, feature documentary, rich with colourful characters, and set in the iconic musical backdrop of New Orleans. In 2005 the music stopped, when one of the most deadly and destructive hurricanes in American history struck. The flood defences failed flooding the Crescent City for weeks. Lives were lost and shattered. Many displaced musicians felt compelled to return to the chaos and bleak confusion to play again. This is the story of some who made it back, told in their own words, with those who fought alongside to resuscitate the music scene; In particular the founders of The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, a unique medical facility with the motto, 'Keeping the music alive'.
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A monument for all New Orleans Musicians
I never saw such a wonderful documentary! I was moved and inspired. The film shows the spirit of this wonderful city New Orleans and its innumerable talented musicians. This film is a must!
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A real joy
This is a superb documentary about the music of New Orleans post Katrina. it was a long time in the making and a number of the old musicians interviewed die during the filming but don't let that put you off as it's really uplifting a joy to behold. I watched it on my ipad on a plane whilst flying to New Orleans and it wasn't diminished by the small screen. A real (or should that be reel) labour of love from Renee Edwards. Her love of the city and the New Orleans Music Clinic shines through.