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American Symphony
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American Symphony

2023-11-24 · 104 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary · Music

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 BatisteJon BatisteSelf
Suleika JaouadSuleika JaouadSelf
Lindsey ByrnesSelf
Anna WintourAnna WintourSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jonathan DinklageSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Louis CatoSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stephen ColbertStephen ColbertSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Billie EilishBillie EilishSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Simon HelbergSimon HelbergSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lenny KravitzLenny KravitzSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Trevor NoahTrevor NoahSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
QuestloveQuestloveSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe SaylorSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
James TaylorJames TaylorSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Scott TixierScott TixierSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stevie WonderStevie WonderSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Justin BieberJustin BieberSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

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