Just absolutely beautiful! I seen the trailer on netflix which didn't really give much away apart from the beautiful music. it's a lot more than that though it it's a fantastic heartfelt story of a couple who are obviously deeply in love and face difficulties and challenges and to see how driven they are and the strength they draw from one another to get through their struggles and that translates in the music. Very emotional especially if you and your partner can relate to the struggles they face.

The whole documentary seemed unfocused and rambling to me. Much as I love Batiste's music, I wanted to see more focus on his wife Suleika's struggle with cancer and their support for one another. Whole sections focused too repetitively on his music . It couldn't have been tightened up and rearranged to be really powerful - instead, it was a lost opportunity to really pay tribute to love and creativity in partnership.

Seemed kind of a vanity project, didn't really go in depth to the creative process, didn't even show him performing music really until 45 minutes in, would have liked to learn more and hear more of his music instead of the personal stuff, as for his sick wife, every one has problems, should we care more about him cause he's on 온라인카지노추천?

A brilliant and moving story of what it means to be human.

Generally when a Matthew Heineman film is put forth into the universe, it immediately moves to the top of my list! Unfortunately, his latest is as pretentious of a documentary as I've seen recently. Essentially this is an empty husk of feigned importance for a film that doesn't matter and will be forgotten shortly after watching. I'm relatively certain the subjects, musician Jon Batiste, and his wife, Suleika Jaouad, are nice people, but this came off so manufactured. Inauthentic at its core and it most certainly didn't make me a fan of Batiste, however talented he may be! Final Score: 3/10

Jon Batiste is obviously somewhat of a musical genius. Both he and his wife Suleika are very likeable subjects of this doco. The human moments dealing with cancer and anxiety etc are great but when it ended I felt as if more insight into the music would have held my attention more.

I'm on a journey to watch all of the 2024 Oscar nominees, and next up was American Symphony, a documentary about a year in the life of the five-time Grammy winning artist, Jon Batiste. American Symphony is fine, and I did like learning about Jon Batiste, an artist who I hadn't really heard of before his Oscar Nominations, though this documentary didn't go deep enough into his life for me, and it felt quite directionless. A lot of it also felt staged, and I don't know how much, if any of it was, but overall it really didn't feel like it knew where it was going, as it felt more like a bunch of random clips from his life edited together to make a documentary, rather than something that can actually teach you a lot or be entertaining. Overall it was okay, but I wouldn't exactly recommend it, unless you happen to be a big Jon Batiste fan and really want to know more about him, his wife and their relationship, though you would probably be better off watching an interview or just doing a Google search.

Great inside look into the triumphs, challenges of making art while living in an imperfect world

Profound and moving. Love most will not know 7 stars

Although the title indicates that the documentary is about the symphony, two more parallel stories were presented (the awards ceremony and the battle against cancer) focusing on how Jon Batiste reacted to all of this. In other words, what the film shows most are his anxieties and insecurities. For me, who didn't know him, I couldn't understand what was different about his work and why a documentary was made. Because it is only said that his work is considered good, it is not shown why.

Beautiful documentary, honest and raw. Hit me in a special way since I'm also a caregiver with artistic ability. Bless them both 🙏

I got to hear Jon talk about the movie at a film festival today, here's what he said: They originally set out to simply document the creative process of his creating a symphony. They hoped it would end up to be interesting but didn't expect much. Surprise, in the middle of the process he gets Grammy nominations and his wife gets cancer diagnosis on the same day. What to do? Well, keep the cameras rolling and see how it plays out. Then end up with 1,500 hours of film and try to edit it into a compelling story. The theme, in the end, is the vagaries of life: bad things, good things, unexpected things, happen to us... just make the best of it, make lemons from lemonade, love eachother through the pain, find joy where you can, and keep moving forward. "For better or worse, in sickness and health". Yes, it wasn't as compelling as a scripted drama, but it was quite powerful.

"American Symphony" feels more like a fragmented symphony than a cohesive documentary. As someone who only knew Jon Batiste from his appearances on Stephen Colbert, watching him navigate through composing a symphony while his wife battles cancer was a discovery. The emotional moments between them were touching, showcasing their immense love for each other. However, the editing work feels disjointed, leaving the viewer unable to fully immerse themselves in the narrative. While I was enthusiastic to witness the process of creating music from scratch, the film felt more like a commercial about Batiste himself rather than a raw portrayal of his wife's journey. Viewing the events through her perspective could have added depth and empathy to the story. Instead, it felt egocentric, focusing too much on Batiste's dream life rather than the harsh reality his wife endures. The lack of rawness and intimacy left me feeling disconnected, despite the potential for a powerful narrative. While the song Batiste composed may have been the highlight, it fell short, leaving me cringing instead of moved. Overall, "American Symphony" missed the mark, failing to deliver a compelling portrayal of love, struggle, and music.

An intimate documentary chronicling a pivotal year in the life of musician Jon Batiste as he struggles with odds to stage his first symphony, including his anxieties and the return of leukemia for his wife.

Moving and truthful, one of the most intimate documentaries I have ever seen. A touching glimpse of Jon and Sulika without intruding too much on their personal space. I'll never forget this beautiful film.

The trailer for this documentary hooked me, but the relationship between Jon and Suleika isn't explored in much depth. There are some strong moments when we can feel Suleika's fear and sadness, but there are no really strong emotional moments between the two. We don't get any sense of the dynamic between them. There doesn't seem to be any romance or joking/flirting with one another. Jon seems to stay even-keeled the entire time, even when he is telling us about the anxiety he struggles with. He never seems truly sad or scared or angry; instead he is focused and thoughtful, often presenting cliches and platitudes as wisdom. He tells us that he was never interested in fame but the actions we see contradict those words, and he seems to be more concerned with his career than his potentially dying wife, ultimately making that aspect of the film feel exploitative. It is easy to show the audience someone with leukemia and make them feel sad. There is incredible weight baked into the subject matter, but the film really adds very little to their relationship and the heartbreaking situation with her illness. It made for a disappointing film. His music and career is interesting but the film drags.

Such a beautifully sad story. Really hit me in my feels, obviously I have achieved less than nothing compared to Jon Batiste but I know what it feels like to put on a face for the public when dealing with depression privately. No matter the success you achieve professionally, when dealing with hardships, all those awards can feel moot. His music has such passion that appreciates what has come before and paves the way for future and modern ears. To take a peak into an artists process is always something that can be mesmerizing and enigmatic.

Such a beautifully sad story. Really hit me in my feels, obviously I have achieved less than nothing compared to Jon Batiste but I know what it feels like to put on a face for the public when dealing with depression privately. No matter the success you achieve professionally, when dealing with hardships, all those awards can feel moot. His music has such passion that appreciates what has come before and paves the way for future and modern ears. To take a peak into an artists process is always something that can be mesmerizing and enigmatic.

A beautiful documentary about a year in the life of ex-Late Night with Stephen Colbert bandleader Jon Batiste. As his career takes off and he is nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, his wife battles a reoccurrence of cancer. Moving, thrilling and at times heartbreaking, this is one of the year's best documentaries.

What makes this documentary more attractive is not just the music; They are the efforts to combat an illness through courage, love and music itself. One of the documentaries that will surely have its place at the award ceremonies.