American Symphony
Release poster
Directed byMatthew Heineman
Produced by
  • Lauren Domino
  • Joedan Okun
StarringJon Batiste
Cinematography
  • Matthew Heineman
  • Tony Hardman
  • Clair Popkin
  • Thorsten Thielow
Edited by
  • Matthew Heineman
  • Sammy Dane
  • Jim Hession
  • Fernando Villegas
Music byJon Batiste
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • August 31, 2023 (2023-08-31) (Telluride)
  • November 29, 2023 (2023-11-29)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

American Symphony is an 2023 American biographical documentary film, written, shot, and edited by Matthew Heineman. It explores a year in the life of musician Jon Batiste.

It had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and is scheduled to be released on November 29, 2023, by Netflix.

Premise

Explores a year in the life of musician Jon Batiste, chronicling his career in music and struggles his wife, Suleika Jaouad faces with leukemia.

Release

American Symphony had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023.[1] Shortly after, Netflix and Higher Ground Productions acquired distribution rights to the film.[2] It is scheduled to be released on November 29, 2023.[3]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[4]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Philadelphia Film Festival 29 October 2023 Audience Award – Documentary Feature American Symphony Won [5]
Woodstock Film Festival 30 September 2023 Audience Award – Best Documentary Feature American Symphony Won [6]
Virginia Film Festival 29 October 2023 Audience Award – Documentary Feature American Symphony Won [7]
Directorial Achievement Award Matthew Heineman Won
Middleburg Film Festival 22 October 2023 Documentary Spotlight Award Matthew Heineman Won [8]
Montclair Film Festival 30 October 2023 Audience Award – Documentary Feature American Symphony Won [9]
Documentary Filmmaker Award Matthew Heineman Won
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards 12 November 2023 Best Documentary Feature American Symphony Nominated [10]
Best Director Matthew Heineman Nominated
Best Music Documentary American Symphony Won
Best Score Jon Batiste Won
Best Cinematography Tony Hardmon, Matthew Heineman, Thorsten Thielow Nominated
Best Editing Sammy Dane, Jim Hession, Matthew Heineman, Fernando Villegas Nominated
Cinema Eye Honors 12 January 2024 Outstanding Production Lauren Domino, Matthew Heineman and Joedan Okun Pending [11]
Outstanding Original Score Jon Batiste Pending
Audience Choice Prize American Symphony Pending
The Unforgettables American Symphony Won

References

  1. ↑ Davis, Clayton (August 30, 2023). "Telluride Lineup Includes World Premieres of 'Saltburn,' 'The Bikeriders' and 'Rustin' With Tributes for Yorgos Lanthimos and Wim Wenders". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ Feinberg, Scott (September 18, 2023). "Jon Batiste Doc 'American Symphony' Acquired by Netflix and Higher Ground; Oscar Run Set for This Season (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ Davis, Clayton (October 12, 2023). "Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson Enter Oscars Race for Original Song With Netflix Doc 'American Symphony' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ "American Symphony". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  5. ↑ Bogg, Smalley (November 1, 2023). "Winners of the Philadelphia Film Festival Awards". phindie. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Award Winners from the 24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival". Woodstock Film Festival. October 1, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Award Winners". Virginia Film Festival. May 9, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  8. ↑ Davis, Clayton (October 23, 2023). "Cord Jefferson's 'American Fiction' Wins Audience Award at Middleburg Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  9. ↑ Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram; Flickr. "2023 Montclair Film Festival Award Winners Announced! | Montclair Film". montclairfilm.org. Retrieved November 19, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ↑ Zilko, Christian (November 13, 2023). "'Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie' Sweeps the Critics Choice Documentary Awards (Complete Winners List)". IndieWire. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  11. ↑ Saperstein, Pat (November 16, 2023). "'Kokomo City' Leads Nominations for Cinema Eye Documentary Honors". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
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