One Note at a Time
2016
Action / Documentary / Music

One Note at a Time
2016
Action / Documentary / Music
Plot summary
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, music can save the soul of the city, but can the musicians save themselves?
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Movie Reviews
An embarrassment of riches
As Beautiful and Unique as New Orleans
I thoroughly enjoyed this film and was doubly pleased to see it in the great city of New Orleans. One Note At A Time premiered as a featured documentary during the annual New Orleans Film Festival.
This beautifully photographed story of New Orleans jazz, the devastation of hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding of lives and communities was emotionally touching and engaging. The backdrop for the dialogue was the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, a care giving facility that helped musicians rebuild their health, their lives and their love of community.
The actors--musicians, doctors, nurses, locals and patrons--told their stories themselves. And they were simply amazing.
The mighty Mississippi showed the power of nature and of the years taking their toll. Time-lapsed photography filled the screen with the strong currents of the river, the light of dawn and dusk, showing the beauty of the city.
Shelton "Shakespeare" Alexander contributed greatly with his spoken word that added to the story telling.
This is a great film and I highly recommend it.