

American Symphony
2023-11-24 · 104 min · ★ 6.5
Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.
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- Directors
- Matthew Heineman
- Production companies
- Our Time Projects, Higher Ground, Mercury Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jon BatisteSelf
Suleika JaouadSelf
Anna WintourSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stephen ColbertSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Billie EilishSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Simon HelbergSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lenny KravitzSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trevor NoahSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
QuestloveSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
James TaylorSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Scott TixierSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stevie WonderSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
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