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Directed by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
Produced by | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Andy Schocken |
Distributed by | Broad Green Pictures |
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82 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Song of Lahore is a documentary film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken. The film follows a group of musicians as they travel from their home in Pakistan to New York City to perform at Lincoln Center.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2015. The limited release is set for November 13, 2015.
Song of Lahore tells the story of Sachal Studios, a Pakistani music group who prepare for a New York City performance after being invited by Wynton Marsalis. They rehearse with Marsalis' band, the Jazz, then take the stage together at Lincoln Center.