American Symphony

An intimate, music-filled portrait that balances creative joy with the quiet strain of illness, leaving you moved and hopeful.

Directed by

Matthew Heineman

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Jon Batiste, Suleika Jaouad, Lindsey Byrnes

Overview

Musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad, undergoes cancer treatment.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, healing, family, art

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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