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  • 2015
  • PG
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2015
  • PG
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 22 m

Summary Song of Lahore follows Sachal Studios musicians from their hometown in Pakistan to New York City as they rehearse and take the stage for a truly moving concert performance with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, after receiving a personal invitation to perform from Wynton Marsalis. [Broad Green Pictures]

Directed By: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken

  • 2015
  • PG
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 22 m
  • 2015
  • PG
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 22 m

Song of Lahore

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary Song of Lahore follows Sachal Studios musicians from their hometown in Pakistan to New York City as they rehearse and take the stage for a truly moving concert performance with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, after receiving a personal invitation to perform from Wynton Marsalis. [Broad Green Pictures]

Directed By: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Andy Schocken

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80
Nov 12, 2015
The filmmakers eavesdrop on intimate musical interludes at home and in the workplace, where it becomes immediately apparent that these forgotten maestros consider themselves representatives of families who have practiced their art for centuries, passing on their musical knowledge from generation to generation.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW
75
May 16, 2016
The final note of optimism is consistent with the documentary's overall tone and interest in perseverance.
By Clayton Dillard FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 12, 2015
The unifying power of music is rewardingly demonstrated in Song of Lahore.
By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 12, 2015
If all of Song of Lahore were as exciting as its ending, you’d need an hour afterward to catch your breath. It’s not, yet despite a lackluster start, this documentary redeems itself by the finale.
By Ken Jaworowski FULL REVIEW
67
Nov 13, 2015
For me, there is too much rue that goes unacknowledged by the filmmakers. When great musicians must adulterate their art in order to find an audience, I see no pressing reason to cheer.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 12, 2015
A likeable if not especially vibrant doc.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Ravi Films
Release Date Nov 13, 2015
Duration 1 h 22 m
Rating PG
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Website http://www.songoflahoremovie.com/
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Awards

Tribeca Film Festival
• 2 Nominations
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
• 1 Nomination

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